pfSense vs Solus
| pfSense | Solus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Device types | — | Personal computers (desktop and laptop hardware) |
| CPU architectures | — | x86-64 (64-bit) |
| Support lifecycle | — | Rolling release; homepage describes weekly tested updates. No fixed support duration specified. |
| Built-in management | — | Software Center; eopkg command-line package manager supports package operations and rollback |
| App compatibility | — | Solus package repository; Flatpak preferred for third-party applications; Snap and AppImage also work |
| Deployment models | — | Installable ISO images for physical computers; can be installed alongside another operating system |
Both are listed in Best Operating Systems. On Inferse, pfSense scores higher on our published basis.