netfilter vs OPNsense
A side-by-side look at netfilter and OPNsense. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
netfilter
Network & Admin
Netfilter is an open-source framework in the Linux kernel that allows network packet filtering, network address translation, and other packet mangling. It is a critical part of Linux's networking stack.
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OPNsense
Network & Admin
OPNsense is an open source firewall and routing software based on FreeBSD. It features a stateful packet filtering firewall, traffic shaping, VPN capabilities, intrusion detection and prevention, and centralized logging and reporting.
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