netfilter vs pfSense
A side-by-side look at netfilter and pfSense. 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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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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