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IPFire vs OpenWrt

A side-by-side look at IPFire and OpenWrt. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IPFire

IPFire

Network & Admin

IPFire is an open-source firewall distribution based on Linux. It focuses on easy setup, good hardware support, and high flexibility. IPFire uses stateful packet inspection for network filtering and aims to provide high security while maintaining performance.

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OpenWrt

OpenWrt

Network & Admin

OpenWrt is an open source project and Linux-based operating system targeting embedded devices such as wireless routers. It allows users to customize and add more functionality to their router firmware.

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