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OPNsense vs Whonix

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

OPNsense

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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Whonix

Whonix

Security & Privacy

Whonix is an open-source desktop operating system focused on privacy, security and anonymity online. It routes all internet traffic through the Tor network to prevent IP address leakage and hide user activity.

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