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Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall/VPN/Router Reviews

Vendor: Netgate
4.8 out of 5
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December 2025
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Valuable Features

  • "Overall, the entire Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router product has been reliable, though some of their smaller gear aimed at remote offices hasn't been cost-effective."
  • "It's very simple to use, efficient, up to date, and the hardware is very available; it's very safe."

Room for Improvement

  • "The pricing for the hardware of Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router is steep, which is one reason I'd explore other options."
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Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall/VPN/Router Reviews Summary
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Site Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees5.0I've used Netgate pfSense Plus Firewall_VPN_Router since 2018 and find it reliable, scalable, and well-supported, though hardware pricing is steep and dual power supplies are lacking; overall, it's a robust, transparent solution with excellent technical support.
Operations Engineer - R&D at MG International Poseidon4.5No summary available