G2 Vendor Directory

Sophos Firewall vs. Netgate pfSense

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

MetricSophos Firewall

by Sophos

Netgate pfSense

by Netgate

Overall rating4.74.7
Review count880326
Ease of use9.38.7
Ease of setup9.38.9
Quality of support9.29.2
Meets requirements9.39.5
NPS79.37273886.163522
Small Business21.0%68.3%
Mid-Market64.1%25.2%
Enterprise14.9%6.5%
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Total LLM citations6,5663,333

Sophos Firewall

Sophos Firewall provides comprehensive next-generation firewall protection powered by deep learning and Synchronized Security. Offering unmatched insights, Firewall exposes hidden user, application, and threat risks on the network and is unique in its ability to respond automatically to security incidents by isolating compromised systems with Security Heartbeat.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Firewall Efficiency
  • Customer Support
  • Threat Protection
  • Security

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