Side by side
simplewall vs TNSR
Both stand on firewall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit simplewall Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
TNSR offers extensive routing, VPN, management, and monitoring capabilities for Linux deployments. Treat its firewall role as limited and confirm costs, including cloud charges, before choosing a deployment.
Visit TNSRThe facts
| simplewall | TNSR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | TNSR |
| Website | github.com | netgate.com |
| On firewall software | #29 of 81 | #25 of 81 |
simplewall: what it does well
TNSR: what it does well
- Supports BGP, OSPF, and policy-based routing.
- Provides site-to-site IPsec and WireGuard VPNs.
- Offers CLI, RESTCONF API, and NETCONF management.
- Subscriptions include 24x7 TAC support.
- Free proof of concept covers software costs for up to 30 days.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing for software subscriptions is on request.
- Cloud-provider charges for the proof of concept are unspecified.
- Not positioned as a firewall; may lack expected pfSense Plus features.
Alternatives to simplewall Alternatives to TNSR The whole list