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NetBird vs OPNsense
Both stand on business vpn software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
NetBird combines encrypted connectivity with identity, device-policy and administrative controls, and offers both cloud and self-hosted deployment. Review the free-tier limits and active billing rule when estimating the Team or Business plan cost.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+2
OPNsense combines firewall, routing, VPN, failover, and intrusion-prevention features in a self-hosted platform. Community Edition is free; Business subscriptions add commercial features and support at listed annual or three-year rates.
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| NetBird | OPNsense | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: €6 a month | OPNsense Business Edition 1yr subscription: €149 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | NetBird | OPNsense |
| Website | netbird.io | opnsense.org |
| On business vpn software | #8 of 94 | #4 of 94 |
NetBird: what it does well
- Free plan covers up to 5 users and 100 machines.
- Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment.
- Supports SSO, MFA and periodic re-authentication.
- Device policies can check firewall and antivirus.
- Team and Business plans offer a free trial.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 machines.
- Billing counts users and machines that connect or log in.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
OPNsense: what it does well
- Firewall supports both IPv4 and IPv6
- Integrates four VPN technologies
- CARP provides failover with state synchronization
- Community Edition is free under a 2-clause BSD license
What to know first
- Installation is limited to x86-64 architecture
- One-year Business subscription costs €149 a year
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