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Compare IBM Cloud Internet Services and Netgate pfSense 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
IBM Cloud Internet Services
Star Rating
(11)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(320)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Cloud Internet Services
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
5
9.4
256
Ease of Use
8.7
5
8.5
262
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
241
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
239
Quality of Support
Not enough data
9.1
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
193
Product Direction (% positive)
Not enough data
8.6
257
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resolution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.3
206
Not enough data
8.4
176
Not enough data
9.0
197
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
213
Not enough data
6.5
133
Not enough data
7.9
164
Not enough data
9.3
197
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
8.2
165
Not enough data
8.7
185
Not enough data
8.4
178
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Usage
Not enough data
9.1
143
Not enough data
9.5
159
Not enough data
9.3
162
Not enough data
9.4
153
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
8.5
110
Not enough data
8.5
105
Miscellaneous
Not enough data
8.2
106
Not enough data
9.3
143
Not enough data
8.2
95
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Cloud Internet Services and Netgate pfSense share no categories
Unique Categories
IBM Cloud Internet Services is categorized as DDoS Protection
Netgate pfSense is categorized as Firewall Software and Business VPN
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Cloud Internet Services
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Netgate pfSense
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Telecommunications
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
16.7%
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Other
0.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.2%
Computer & Network Security
10.6%
Computer Software
6.1%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Computer Networking
3.8%
Other
55.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Cloud Internet Services
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
Rapid login and scaling. Easy implementation and use
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
graphics should be improved, expecially reporting dashboards. Sometimes are too poor
Netgate pfSense
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Christian H.
Verified User in Higher Education
I have been using pfSense for many years. First on my own hardware and later on netgates hardware. The System is easy enough to use but also gives you the ability to have fine tuned rules. I think because the pfSense Firewall software is open source and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Brian C.
Verified User in Computer Networking
It bricked itself on a reboot. It is impossible to configure. Devices intermittently had internet access even with only the most basic features enabled.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Rapid login and scaling. Easy implementation and use
Christian H.
Verified User in Higher Education
I have been using pfSense for many years. First on my own hardware and later on netgates hardware. The System is easy enough to use but also gives you the ability to have fine tuned rules. I think because the pfSense Firewall software is open source and...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
graphics should be improved, expecially reporting dashboards. Sometimes are too poor
Brian C.
Verified User in Computer Networking
It bricked itself on a reboot. It is impossible to configure. Devices intermittently had internet access even with only the most basic features enabled.
Alternatives
Discussions
IBM Cloud Internet Services has no discussions with answers
Can pfSense be used as a router?
10 comments
SG
pfSense is an open-source firewall and router software distribution based on FreeBSD. It supports NAT and different types of interfaces (WAN, LAN, DMZ). It...Read more
What is pfSense used for?
7 comments
RB
pfSense is a a preconfigured operating system and suite of tools for directing traffic between your LAN and the Internet.
The community version of pfSense...Read more
Is pfSense still free?
5 comments
JK
Yes, it is. There is a Community Edition and a Plus edition. The Community Edition is free. The Plus edition is free for home lab and comes pre-installed...Read more
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