MikroTik RouterOS vs pfSense

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

MikroTik RouterOS

Network & Admin

MikroTik RouterOS is a Linux-based router and firewall operating system designed for use on MikroTik's hardware devices. It offers extensive routing, firewall, VPN, wireless access point, bandwidth management, hotspot gateway and other networking capabilities in a licenses package.

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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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