OSSEC vs pfSense
| OSSEC | pfSense | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $5/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Network scope | multi-scope | — |
| Cloud workload support | Yes | — |
| Threat intelligence | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | cloud | — |
Both are listed in Best Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software. On The Geeks Club, pfSense scores higher on our published basis.