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pfSense

PFSENSE

pfSense is an enterprise-grade network security platform offering robust threat protection, advanced firewall capabilities, and seamless integration. Engineered for scalability, it optimizes performance and ensures compliance, making it the preferred solution for enterprises with complex infrastructure needs. (40 words)

GITHUB STARS
5.6k
+12% this month
FORKS
1.6k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
266
Tracking updates
LICENSE
Apache-2.0
Commercial use
pfSense is an enterprise-grade network security platform offering robust threat protection, advanced firewall capabilities, and seamless integration. Engineered for scalability, it optimizes performance and ensures compliance, making it the preferred solution for enterprises with complex infrastructure needs. (40 words)

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

PHP
PHP
Shell
Shell
JavaScript
JavaScript
CSS
CSS
Python
Python
ECL
ECL
HTML
HTML
Awk
Awk
Makefile
Makefile

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Productivity
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
Yes
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux
Latest Release
v2.5.2
Jul 6, 2021

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS5.6k
Top 45% globally
FORKS1.6k
Top 24% in Open Source
ACTIVITYModerate
Top 70% Activity
WATCHERS266
Top 13% Community