What AI says about OPNsense
AI summary
OPNsense is an open-source firewall and routing platform built on FreeBSD for custom hardware and bare-metal appliances. It is among the brands most often named for network engineers seeking open-source firewall software, subscription-free hardware-based protection, and home network security.
AI calls itmodern,enterprise-grade,open-source,feature-rich,frequent updates,user-friendly
Since Jul 5Updated Nov 3, 2026Based on 10,528 AI answers
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Mentioned in · Public index
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of AI answers about OPNsense and its rivals · since Jul 5
Based on 10,528 AI answers
- ChatGPT2%
- Google AI Mode2%
How often AI mentions OPNsense
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Topics where AI mentions OPNsense
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- What is the best open-source firewall software for a network engineer to deploy on custom hardware?on this questionAI picks OPNsense and 1 more about as often100%
Excerpts where OPNsense appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTNov 2, 2026, ChatGPT My recommendation is OPNsense for most network engineers deploying a dedicated firewall on custom-built x86-64 hardware.
ChatGPTOct 25, 2026, ChatGPT My top recommendation is OPNsense for a general-purpose firewall appliance
- What is the best home network firewall?on this questionAI picks Firewalla and 1 more about as often90%
Excerpts where OPNsense appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 21, 2026, Google AI Mode Netgate (with pfSense Plus) or Protectli Vault (running OPNsense / pfSense)
ChatGPTSep 17, 2026, ChatGPT Best for enthusiasts who want maximum control: OPNsense on a Protectli appliance.
- As a cost-conscious organization, which open-source security tools are viable substitutes for commercial products in a small environment?on this questionAI picks Wazuh most26%
Excerpts where OPNsense appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTOct 3, 2026, ChatGPT For a small office, OPNsense can cover stateful firewalling, VLANs, VPN, routing, traffic shaping, monitoring, and IDS/IPS.
Google AI ModeSep 13, 2026, Google AI Mode pfSense / OPNsense: Industry-standard, open-source firewall and routing platforms
- best firewall appliances for small businesseson this questionAI picks Ubiquiti and 3 more about as often17%
- best firewall appliances for remote teamson this questionAI picks Tailscale and 1 more about as often17%
OPNsense in AI answers
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As a cost-conscious organization, which open-source security tools are viable substitutes for commercial products in a small environment?
ChatGPTChatGPT· Oct 3, 2026
For a small office, OPNsense can cover stateful firewalling, VLANs, VPN, routing, traffic shaping, monitoring, and IDS/IPS.
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode· Sep 13, 2026
pfSense / OPNsense: Industry-standard, open-source firewall and routing platforms
Sites AI cites
- Your site28%
- OPNsense® is an open source, feature rich firewall and routing platform, offering cutting-edge network protection. - OPNsense (opens in a new tab) · 20%Leaves OPNsense out
- Features - OPNsense (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- Get started - OPNsense (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Download - OPNsense (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- OPNsense® - OPNsense (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Lists OPNsense on 1 of 1 page13%
- Hardware sizing & setup — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 5%
- Introduction — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- Welcome to OPNsense’s documentation! — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Initial Installation & Configuration — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Dynamic Routing (FRR) — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Initial Installation & Configuration — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Intrusion Prevention System — OPNsense documentation (opens in a new tab) · 1%Lists OPNsense
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- Recommendations for a dedicated Firewall? : r/homelab - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Open Source firewall recommendations (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Reddit - Prove your humanity (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Which one is the best firewall for homelab? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Next Gen Firewall Suggestions : r/homelab (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Small companies’ firewall best practices : r/networking (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Anyone using opensense in a bigger enterprise (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Free Firewall VM that isnt OPNsense : r/Proxmox (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Looking for a Relatively Inexpensive Open Source Firewall (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best home firewall? : r/selfhosted (opens in a new tab) · 1%
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- Build your own HomeLab Firewall! // OPNSense Tutorial - YouTube (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- PfSense and Alternatives: What Router Firewall Software to ... (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Before you continue to YouTube (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- This New Device is 10x Better Than Your Router (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Build your own HomeLab Firewall! // OPNSense Tutorial (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Which Firewall is RIGHT for YOU? pfSense vs. UniFi (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- pfSense Alternatives: Firewall Solutions for your Network (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- pfSense vs OPNsense vs IPFire: Best Firewall for Business (2026) (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- pfSense vs OPNsense vs IPFire: Best Firewall for Business ... (opens in a new tab) · 1%
