I need a firewall that is hardware-based and does not require an annual license subscription.
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky · reliable appliances running pfSense without required ongoing software licensing fees
open-source software with a modern interface and enterprise-grade security
bare hardware appliances built for installing open-source firewall platforms
open-source software and dedicated appliances providing complete hardware ownership
perpetual appliances managed through a mobile app without monthly fees
pfSense is the usual answer for hardware-based firewalls that avoid annual software licenses. Recommendations highlight owning the appliance outright by using dedicated devices or installing open-source software on mini-PCs.
