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IPFire vs pfSense

A side-by-side look at IPFire and pfSense. 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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pfSense

pfSense

Network & Admin

pfSense is a free, open source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD. It has a wide range of features including traffic shaping, captive portal, VPN capabilities, and packages that add functionality.

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