I think either is better than the standard router software.

I've only run pfSense but OPNSense looks like a simpler interface.

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After spending the last couple of weeks at work testing various standard residential grade routers and troubleshooting weird issues with them I would definitely agree that anything is better.. I haven’t tried OPNSense myself either but I’ve seen it recommended over pfSense recently. General functionality is probably pretty similar with both.

I was I interested to look a bit more at how they do compare so I ran up an instance of each in a VM. The installation process is pretty similar for both of them. These screenshots should give an idea of the difference in the interface. OPNsense looks a bit nicer.

Thanks a lot, I’m trying to upgrade the home network. I really appreciate it.

I’m waiting for the hardware now