OPNsense vs. strongSwan Comparison


OPNsense	strongSwan secunet Security Networks AG
Learn More about OPNsense Update Features for OPNsense	Learn More about strongSwan Update Features for strongSwan	Add To Compare	Add To Compare

OPNsense	strongSwan
		Related Products Cloudbrink If you’ve ever dealt with slow VPNs, or clunky ZTNA agents that degrade app performance, you’re not alone. Many IT teams are stuck balancing security with usability—and often end up sacrificing both. Here is a different approach. The high-performance ZTNA service that is part of a personal SASE solution from Cloudbrink can upgrade or replace traditional VPNs while fixing the performance and complexity that come from other vendors in the ZTNA and SASE space. Built as a software-only service, Cloudbrink delivers sub-20ms latency and 1Gbps+ speeds per user using dynamically deployed FAST edges and a proprietary protocol that recovers packet loss before it impacts the app. Security isn’t bolted on—it’s built in. With mutual TLS 1.3, short-lived certs, and no exposed IPs, Cloudbrink provides real zero trust without making users suffer through poor connections or overloaded POPs. If you’ve been burned by “next-gen” solutions that still feel like 2008, it might be time for something new. 4.9 out of 5 stars 28 Ratings Visit Website for Cloudbrink Control D Control D is a customizable DNS filtering and traffic redirection platform that leverages Secure DNS protocols like DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-QUIC, with support for Legacy DNS. - Block malicious threats - Block unwanted types of content network wide (ads & trackers, IoT telemetry, adult content, socials, and more) - Deploy in minutes on fleets of devices using RMM - Manage clients using sub-organizations - Gain visibility on network events and usage patterns, with client level granularity - Re-route traffic via proxies (through DNS) for improved privacy and security - Enjoy superior UX and simplicity Think of it as your personal Authoritative DNS resolver for the entire Internet that gives you granular control over what domains get resolved, redirected or blocked. 4.6 out of 5 stars 183 Ratings Visit Website for Control D Private Internet Access (PIA) Browse anonymously with a private IP, and enable strong encryption to protect yourself from your ISP and public Wi-Fi networks. Enjoy unrestricted access to our anonymous VPN network. Unlock any geographic restrictions and protocol filters. Whether you're browsing or streaming, Private Internet Access will deliver. Private Internet Access has the largest network capacity across the globe to provide the highest speeds and most encryption. Private Internet Access is the only proven no-log VPN service in the world. 4.4 out of 5 stars 151 Ratings Visit Website for Private Internet Access (PIA) Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security Bitdefender Small Business Security delivers enterprise-grade, layered cyber-protection designed specifically for small organizations. It covers Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices with centralized, easy-to-use management, so businesses without a dedicated IT staff can deploy and monitor security from one dashboard. Key features include multi-layered endpoint protection (machine learning, behavioral analytics, real-time monitoring, process termination, and rollback) to prevent known and unknown threats. It offers ransomware prevention and mitigation (detecting abnormal encryption attempts and restoring files from backups), fileless attack protection (memory/back-injection interference, script blocking), phishing & fraud prevention (blocking deceptive sites and warning users), and advanced exploit protection (real-time shield of browsers, Office apps, Adobe Reader) for comprehensive endpoint defense. 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Ratings Visit Website for Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security Kasm Workspaces Kasm Workspaces streams your workplace environment directly to your web browser…on any device and from any location. Kasm uses our high-performance streaming and secure isolation technology to provide web-native Desktop as a Service (DaaS), application streaming, and secure/private web browsing. Kasm is not just a service; it is a highly configurable platform with a robust developer API and devops-enabled workflows that can be customized for your use-case, at any scale. Workspaces can be deployed in the cloud (Public or Private), on-premise (Including Air-Gapped Networks or your Homelab), or in a hybrid configuration. 4.8 out of 5 stars 127 Ratings Visit Website for Kasm Workspaces Blumira Empower Your Current Team to Achieve Enterprise-Level Security An all-in-one solution with SIEM, endpoint visibility, 24/7 monitoring, and automated response to reduce complexity, increase visibility and speed up time to respond. We handle the security heavy lifting, so you get time back in your day. With out-of-the-box detections, pre-filtered alerts, and response playbooks, IT teams can achieve real security value with Blumira. Quick Deployment, Immediate Results: Integrates with your tech stack and fully deploy, with no warm-up period, in hours All-You-Can-Eat Data Ingest: Predictable pricing and with unlimited data logging for full-lifecycle detection Compliance Made Easy: 1 year data retention included, pre-built reports, and 24/7 automated monitoring 99.7% CSAT Support: Solution Architects for product support, the Incident Detection and Response Team creating new detections, and 24/7 SecOps support 4.6 out of 5 stars 152 Ratings Visit Website for Blumira NordVPN We help companies keep their networks and Internet connections secure. Our VPN service adds an extra layer of protection to secure your communications. We do this by applying strong encryption to all incoming and outgoing traffic so that no third parties can access your confidential information. Protect your organization against security breaches. Secure remote team access. Simplify business network security. Access region-specific online content from anywhere in the world 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,609 Ratings Visit Website for NordVPN Servers.com by Nexcess Servers.com by Nexcess provides hybrid bare metal cloud infrastructure designed to help businesses scale, customize, and manage their server environments from a unified platform. The company offers a range of solutions including Scalable Bare Metal, Enterprise Bare Metal, AI Compute, and Managed Kubernetes to support diverse workload requirements. Its global network of strategically located data centers helps organizations reduce latency and improve performance for users around the world. Servers.com serves industries such as gaming, fintech, adtech, streaming, SaaS, iGaming, and Web3, delivering reliable infrastructure tailored to each sector's needs. The platform combines dedicated bare metal resources with flexible deployment options to help businesses balance performance, scalability, and cost. With high-performance networking, resource isolation, and global connectivity, Servers.com enables organizations to support mission-critical applications and demanding workloads. 4.8 out of 5 stars 15 Ratings Visit Website for Servers.com by Nexcess Proton VPN Protect your business against damaging data breaches and easily comply with security frameworks like ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. Our software-only virtual private network easily integrates with your existing infrastructure to provide a flexible and scalable way to protect your organization. With our VPN Professional plan, you can securely access your LAN and SaaS resources by assigning and segmenting permissions to private dedicated VPN servers, allowing employees to access only what they need. With all plans, your network traffic is secured using strong AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption. You can further strengthen your organization's security with enforced 2FA and seamless login through single sign-on (SSO) with SCIM support for automated user provisioning. Proton VPN's high-speed server network is one of the largest in the world and is part of a suite of open source end-to-end encrypted products from the makers of Proton Mail that are designed to keep your business secure. 4.6 out of 5 stars 41,009 Ratings Visit Website for Proton VPN ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is a Zero Trust Platform that prevents cyber threats by blocking unknown applications, enforcing least privilege, and controlling what can run across your environment. Using Allowlisting, Ringfencing, Network Control, and more, ThreatLocker stops ransomware, zero-day attacks, and unauthorized activity before execution, rather than relying on detection after the fact. Built for modern IT and cybersecurity teams, the platform delivers centralized visibility and policy management across endpoints, users, and applications. ThreatLocker reduces attack surface, limits lateral movement, and supports compliance with detailed audit logs. With fast deployment, a large built-in application library, and streamlined approvals, organizations can strengthen security while minimizing operational overhead and maintaining business continuity. 4.8 out of 5 stars 759 Ratings Visit Website for ThreatLocker
OPNsense: About Simple packet filters are becoming a thing of the past. Even the open-source domain is moving towards Next-Generation Firewalls. And OPNsense is a top player when it comes to intrusion detection, application control, web filtering, and anti-virus. No network is too insignificant to be spared by an attacker. Even home networks, washing machines, and smartwatches are threatened and require a secure environment. Firewalls are a component of the security concept. They protect against known and new threats to computers and networks. A firewall offers the highest level of protection if its functions are known, its operation is simple, and it is ideally positioned in the surrounding infrastructure. OPNsense accepts the challenge and meets these criteria in different ways. This book is the ideal companion for understanding, installing and setting up an OPNsense firewall.	strongSwan: About strongSwan is an open-source implementation of the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) protocols for securing IP traffic with policy- and route-based IPsec virtual private networks. It supports IKEv2 and IKEv1, IPv4 and IPv6 tunnels, mobility, certificate and pre-shared-key authentication, EAP methods, and a modular plugin system for cryptography, credentials, and networking. Network administrators and developers use it to build VPN gateways and connect network endpoints, from remote-access setups to complex IPsec deployments. The core software runs on Linux and has been ported to FreeBSD, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. An Android VPN client and a NetworkManager plugin for Linux desktops are also available. The source code is licensed under GPLv2, with commercial licensing available for most components and separate commercial support options. Documentation covers installation, configuration, features, and troubleshooting.
OPNsense: Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	strongSwan: Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Not Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
OPNsense: Audience Organizations interested in a powerful next-generation firewall solution	strongSwan: Audience Network administrators and developers building IPsec VPN gateways, remote-access connections, and other VPN deployments.
OPNsense: Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	strongSwan: Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
OPNsense: API Offers API Not Supported	strongSwan: API Offers API Supported
OPNsense: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos	strongSwan: Screenshots and Videos View more images or videos
OPNsense: Pricing Free Open source Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported	strongSwan: Pricing $0 The core software is available under GPLv2 at no charge. Non-GPL licensing is available for most components, and maintenance and support contracts are available. Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported
OPNsense: Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software	strongSwan: Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software

OPNsense: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	strongSwan: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
OPNsense: Company Information OPNsense Founded: 2014 opnsense.org	strongSwan: Company Information secunet Security Networks AG Founded: 1997 Germany strongswan.org
OPNsense: Alternatives m0n0wall	strongSwan: Alternatives No Alternatives
OPNsense: pfSense Netgate 5.0 out of 5 stars
OPNsense: Fortinet 5.0 out of 5 stars
OPNsense: Forcepoint NGFW Forcepoint 4.0 out of 5 stars
OPNsense: Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Palo Alto Networks 4.5 out of 5 stars View All	strongSwan: View All
OPNsense: Categories Firewall Supported Intrusion Detection and Prevention Supported Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Supported SD-WAN Supported Site-to-Site VPNs Supported Virtual Routers Supported VPN Supported Web Content Filtering Supported	strongSwan: Categories Site-to-Site VPNs Supported VPN Supported

OPNsense: Integrations Azure Marketplace Supported Control D Supported Kamatera Supported Lira RDP Security Supported PopaCloudHost Supported Whatoblock Supported View All 6 Integrations	strongSwan: Integrations Azure Marketplace Not Supported Control D Not Supported Kamatera Not Supported Lira RDP Security Not Supported PopaCloudHost Not Supported Whatoblock Not Supported
OPNsense: Claim OPNsense and update features and information Claim OPNsense and update features and information	strongSwan: Claim strongSwan and update features and information Claim strongSwan and update features and information