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Average Ratings 1 Rating
Description
FreeBSD stands out with its sophisticated networking, exceptional performance, security, and compatibility elements that many other operating systems, including several top commercial options, still lack. It serves as a prime choice for both Internet and Intranet servers, delivering reliable network services even under extreme loads while efficiently managing memory to ensure excellent response times for numerous simultaneous user processes. Moreover, FreeBSD extends its advanced operating system capabilities to both appliance and embedded systems, accommodating a diverse range of hardware platforms such as higher-end Intel-based devices, as well as ARM, PowerPC, and MIPS architectures. Vendors globally depend on FreeBSD for their embedded products, which encompass everything from mail and web appliances to routers, time servers, and wireless access points, thanks to its integrated build and cross-build environments. Additionally, the Berkeley open-source license allows these vendors the flexibility to determine the extent of their contributions back to the community, fostering collaboration and innovation. This combination of features makes FreeBSD an invaluable asset for developers aiming to create high-performance embedded solutions.
Description
The pfSense project provides a free network firewall distribution. It is based on FreeBSD's operating system with a custom kernel. Third-party free software packages are also included. The package system allows pfSense software to offer the same functionality as or more common commercial firewalls without any artificial limitations. It has replaced every major commercial firewall in many installations around the globe, including Check Point and Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA and Juniper.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Yes
AWS Marketplace
Yes
Asterisk
Yes
AuthPoint
No
CUPS-PDF
Yes
Celerium
No
Domotz
No
Elixir
Yes
F5 NGINX Plus
Yes
FusionPBX
Yes
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Yes
AWS Marketplace
No
Asterisk
No
AuthPoint
Yes
CUPS-PDF
No
Celerium
Yes
Domotz
Yes
Elixir
No
F5 NGINX Plus
No
FusionPBX
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
FreeBSD
Country
United States
Website
www.freebsd.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Netgate
Founded
2002
Country
United States
Website
www.netgate.com
Product Features
Product Features
Firewall
Alerts / Notifications
Yes
Application Visibility / Control
Yes
Automated Testing
Yes
Intrusion Prevention
Yes
LDAP Integration
Yes
Physical / Virtual Environment
Yes
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Yes
Threat Identification
Yes