OpenGFW

The premium Open Source alternative to Cisco Firepower

🎯 Best for:Advanced users building custom network filtering or censorship simulation environments.

What is OpenGFW?

A flexible implementation of the Great Firewall's filtering capabilities for Linux-based network gateways. It utilizes NFQueue for packet interception and supports complex rule-based traffic manipulation.

Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network

Why OpenGFW?

  • High performance
  • Flexible rule engine
  • Linux native integration

Limitations

  • High technical barrier
  • CLI only interface
  • Resource intensive
1/30/2026
Last Update
810
Forks
35
Issues
MPL-2.0
License
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Your team could be burning cash. Switching to OpenGFW instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Cisco Firepower)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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