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Vendor: Netgate
4.3 out of 5
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Netgate pfSense mindshare

As of September 2025, the mindshare of Netgate pfSense in the Firewalls category stands at 11.1%, down from 19.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Firewalls Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Netgate pfSense11.1%
Fortinet FortiGate20.1%
OPNsense11.1%
Other57.699999999999996%
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PeerResearch reports based on Netgate pfSense reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryFirewallsSep 1, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersSep 1, 2025Download
ComparisonNetgate pfSense vs Fortinet FortiGateSep 1, 2025Download
ComparisonNetgate pfSense vs OPNsenseSep 1, 2025Download
ComparisonNetgate pfSense vs Sophos XGSep 1, 2025Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Fortinet FortiGate4.220.1%91%419 interviewsAdd to research
OPNsense4.211.1%97%40 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business142
Midsize Enterprise26
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business1940
Midsize Enterprise892
Large Enterprise1946
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Educational Organization
6%
University
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Media Company
5%
Hospitality Company
4%
Retailer
4%
Construction Company
4%
Healthcare Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Legal Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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Netgate pfSense Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Chief information security officer at Center for Information Management, Inc.2.5We use Netgate pfSense for site-to-site and OpenVPN connections, appreciating its flexible firewall features and interface. However, it lacks enterprise-grade reliability, with potential issues in configuration and support, relying heavily on third-party add-ons.
Entrepreneur at Drive Bye Auto Rentals5.0I sought to enhance my security with Netgate pfSense, attracted by its robust features like mesh VPN and customizable firewall. While tech support could be more accessible, it efficiently reduces intrusions, saving time and frustration.
Director, Latin America at Bradmark Technologies, Inc.4.5I find Netgate pfSense very flexible and easy to use, especially for restricting IPs by country and reducing DDoS attacks. The community support is outstanding, though I wish for more tutorials. It works well on AWS without needing hardware.
Owner at PC Medix, Inc.4.0I use Netgate 6100 with pfSense for site-to-site VPNs in business settings. The community support and flexibility are valuable, though the GUI is scattered, posing a learning curve. Buffer bloat and lack of alerts are minor issues.
Cybersecurity Engineer at a consultancy4.0I use pfSense for consulting and home lab environments, appreciating its security, flexibility, and intuitive interface. It excels in firewalling and VPN functions. However, improvements are needed in data analytics, fleet management, and organizational transparency.
Works4.0I use Netgate pfSense as a home router for its ease of use and robust features, though I'm frustrated by its costly licensing model. I prefer its user-friendly interface over VyOS but desire more affordable home-use options.
Owner at Precision Computer Methods Inc.4.5I use Netgate pfSense as a firewall with OpenVPN, finding its dashboard valuable for control and geofencing. Although I miss cloud-based management, its flexibility and no annual fees surpass previous solutions like SonicWall and WatchGuard, despite a learning curve.
Director of IT at a religious institution with 51-200 employees4.5I use Netgate pfSense as our primary firewall, appreciating its cost-effectiveness, ease of setup for VPNs, and flexibility with multiple WAN connections. Despite some UI complexity, it's feature-complete and offers significant savings over Sophos with excellent support.