G2 Vendor Directory

Netgate pfSense vs. NordLayer

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricNetgate pfSense

by Netgate

NordLayer

by Nord Security

Overall rating4.74.3
Review count326125
Ease of use8.79.3
Ease of setup8.99.3
Quality of support9.28.7
Meets requirements9.59.1
NPS86.16352258.4
Small Business68.3%56.8%
Mid-Market25.2%33.6%
Enterprise6.5%9.6%
Total page views629515
Total LLM citations3,3338,458

Netgate pfSense

pfSense® Plus software is the world’s most trusted firewall. The software has garnered the respect and adoration of users worldwide - installed well over three million times. Made possible by open source technology. Made into a robust, reliable, dependable product by Netgate.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Customizability
  • Security
  • Easy Setup
  • Features
  • Open Source

NordLayer

NordLayer is a toggle-ready network security platform that helps businesses connect, protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats. Built on NordVPN standards, it ensures a secure and reliable connection to the internet and private company resources. NordLayer is designed for modern businesses of all sizes, offering cutting-edge business VPN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), advanced threat protection, and threat intelligence. It helps companies meet regulatory compliance requirements and enhance cyber resilience while remaining hardware-free, scalable, and adaptable to any work model.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Setup Ease
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy Management
  • Simple
  • Remote Access