MikroTik RouterOS vs pfSense : Which is Better?

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MikroTik RouterOS

MikroTik RouterOS is the operating system of RouterBOARD. Developed by MikroTik

License: Commercial

Apps available for Online Self-Hosted

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pfSense

pfSense is an open source firewall/router computer software distribution based on FreeBSD.

License: Open Source

Apps available for BSD

MikroTik RouterOS VS pfSense Feature comparision

Feature MikroTik RouterOS pfSense
User Management
Wi-Fi Direct
DHCP Server
Integrated Virus scanner
OpenVPN compatibility
Virtual LAN
Based on Debian
Decentralized
Distributed
Mesh network
Built-in VPN
Command line interface
Network Discovery
Openvpn
Content Filtering
Load balancing
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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