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GajShield Next Generation Firewall vs Netgate pfSense comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

GajShield Next Generation F...
Ranking in Firewalls
45th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Netgate pfSense
Ranking in Firewalls
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
221
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Firewalls category, the mindshare of GajShield Next Generation Firewall is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netgate pfSense is 7.0%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Netgate pfSense7.0%
GajShield Next Generation Firewall0.4%
Other92.6%
Firewalls
 

Featured Reviews

Nazish Sameer Shaikh - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Security Engineer at UNITE HERE HEALTH
Simplifies the management of complex data networks, but its technical support could be improved
Sometimes, we have to use SD-WAN support for the solution, which can be improved by adapting some features that will help our approach to network services. The solution can adapt some of the tools where we, as network engineers, can adjust to the changing application needs. Also, the solution can provide us with multiple support, allowing us to create a network segment. The solution’s technical support could be improved.
JA
Principal Cloud Architect - Software Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Rapid VPN setup has connected offices in minutes and brings live insights for proactive issue control
What I appreciate the most about Netgate pfSense is the ease and straightforward nature of the platform. I can set up a new office in less than 10 minutes. The benefits of using Netgate pfSense are that I can set up VPNs in less than two to three minutes, and then just deploy the file across my networks, where everybody would be connected in less than an hour. The dashboards of Netgate pfSense bring all the necessary information that I need at a glance, and it is actually a live update every three to five seconds. It is spotless, and I have been able to catch issues before they hit operations.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It is a stable solution."
"If people are looking for a good solution that is priced well this solution is best."
"GajShield has improved our mobile device-based connectivity."
"GajShield Next Generation Firewall's best feature is the network DLP."
"Gajshiled's enterprise cloud and DLP-level features give it an advantage over other products."
"It is an easily scalable solution...The initial setup was very easy."
"Once it is configured, it is very stable, and we don't get any calls from our clients unless they have some specific requirement, like port forwarding or something."
"The solution's outcome is very high, and we often use it in a very high-traffic environment."
"pfSense is free and I can do everything with it."
"The most valuable aspect of pfSense for me is its firewall functionality."
"This is a good product and I have no issues with it."
"The most valuable feature is that it's robust; in terms of resources, utilization assets, CPU utilization, and a lot of memory, it's very good, and the concurrent users are perfect for us."
"Our return on investment is fast; we see a return on investment from day one, as it is a fairly cheap router."
"I like pfSense and I have deployed a number of them."
"The GUI is an all in one solution that includes features such as DHCP, VPN, Squid, Firewall, etc."
"The scalability is very good, where you can do an HA configuration and then bring in another box, if necessary."
 

Cons

"We raised a support ticket, and the project didn't get a proper response. There was a skill issue in TAC support."
"The UI for the administration of the firewall needs a lot of work."
"The firewall configuration and administration screens could use some improvement."
"We face issues with some configuration parts that we don't understand in the solution, and sometimes we face issues with the VPN connection."
"GajShield Next Generation Firewall would be improved with the addition of a load-balancing feature."
"Gajshield can improve SD-WAN compatibility at an enterprise cloud level."
"GajShield Next Generation Firewall could improve the flow of the settings. If somebody's using a Cisco firewall or any other brand and they want to use GajShield Next Generation Firewall the platform's UI is a bit different. If it was more similar to the others it would be better."
"Sometimes, we have to use SD-WAN support for the solution, which can be improved by adapting some features that will help our approach to network services."
"Sometimes it's a bit of a challenge to know how to do something when you want to do something, for instance, setting up a point to point VPN."
"I receive popup notifications indicating that we have run out of memory due to some unknown reason, despite using only 20% of the device's memory."
"The main problem with pfSense is that we have to use proxy solutions."
"The only thing that could be better is the hardware compatibility for LTE devices."
"In terms of areas of improvement, the interface seemed like it had a lot. The GUI interface that I had gotten into was rather elaborate. I don't know if they could zero in on some markets and potentially for small, medium businesses specifically, give them a stripped-down version of the GUI for pfSense."
"pfSense lacks a centralized web dashboard for viewing all my clients' pfSense dashboards."
"Netgate pfSense can improve by adding a different OS layer other than FreeBSD."
"The user interface can be improved to make it easier to add more features. And pfSense could be better integrated with other solutions, like antivirus."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"GajShield Next Generation Firewall is cheaper than the other products in the market. The licensing costs for the solution are on a yearly basis."
"It was about 15% cheaper compared to Sophos."
"GajShield Next Generation Firewall is not that expensive, and its pricing is better than Palo Alto."
"GajShield Next Generation Firewall is reasonably priced."
"The price of the GajShield Next Generation Firewall is very attractive when compared to other solutions."
"GajShield is a cheaper solution as of now. The subscription is yearly."
"I will not call it a cheap tool, but it is very cost-efficient."
"It is about €1,000. It is a one-time payment. I do not have a monthly or yearly subscription. I don't subscribe to any subscription because I hate cloud services. There are no additional costs."
"I prefer the software licensing model."
"I use the free version."
"If you need to buy hardware onto which to install PfSense, go with their boxes on their website, they are great."
"I spent a couple of $1,000 on hardware, and the OS was free. A comparable firewall would cost me probably 20 grand. It saved a lot of money."
"The price point is highly competitive."
"pfSense is open-source, but the support is something that the customer pays for."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
16%
Healthcare Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business171
Midsize Enterprise33
Large Enterprise29
 

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