MX Linux vs pfSense
| MX Linux | pfSense | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | Desktop and laptop computers; removable USB media for live operation | — |
| CPU architectures | 64-bit only for MX-25 official releases | — |
| Support lifecycle | Major versions follow Debian Stable releases; support duration varies by release (official chart linked in FAQ, but not verified here). | — |
| Built-in management | MX Tools; MX Updater with package update checks, upgrade modes and scheduled unattended upgrades; MX Package Installer | — |
| App compatibility | Debian packages and repositories, Debian Backports, Flatpak, Snap on supported setups, AppImage | — |
| Deployment models | Install on physical computers; live system from USB; customized live/remastered images | — |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, pfSense scores higher on our published basis.