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pfSense Plus

Open-source firewall with commercial support option

RANKED #6 · TOP 10 FIREWALL SOFTWARELISTERSCORE 83.3

pfSense Plus delivers robust firewall functionality, VPN capabilities, and network services on open-source foundations with commercial support available. Suitable for organisations seeking flexibility and cost-effective security without vendor lock-in.

Pricing from	Free (Commercial support from £300 per annum)
Best for	SMBs and organisations valuing open-source flexibility and cost reduction
Website	www.pfsense.org

Strengths and trade-offs

No licensing costs with optional commercial support
Complete source code transparency and customisability

Smaller vendor support team compared to enterprise alternatives
Requires more technical expertise for advanced configurations

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Cisco ASA Enterprise firewall with proven reliability and Cisco ecosystem integration	#3 in Top 10 Firewall Software	90.3
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Questions about pfSense Plus

How much does pfSense Plus cost?

Lister lists pfSense Plus's pricing as: Free (Commercial support from £300 per annum).

Is pfSense Plus free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (Commercial support from £300 per annum).

Who is pfSense Plus best for?

pfSense Plus is best for SMBs and organisations valuing open-source flexibility and cost reduction.

Where does pfSense Plus rank?

pfSense Plus is ranked #6 in Top 10 Firewall Software (Lister Score 83.3).

What are the best alternatives to pfSense Plus?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Palo Alto Networks (#1 in Top 10 Firewall Software), Fortinet FortiGate (#2 in Top 10 Firewall Software) and Cisco ASA (#3 in Top 10 Firewall Software).

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