pfSense is very good because it allows us to do what we want.
IT consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Reliable, scalable, simple installation
Pros and Cons
- "I have found pfSense to be stable."
- "The solution could improve by having centralized management and API support online."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by having centralized management and API support online.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using pfSense for a long time.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found pfSense to be stable.
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How are customer service and support?
We are providing support for our customers here in Sweden.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of pfSense is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of pfSense is reasonable. However, there is a free version available.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to those wanting to implement pfSense is to start out with the free version before going with the appliance.
I rate pfSense a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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