Netgate pfSense Plus (Netgate 4200)

Overview

Netgate develops pfSense Plus firewall software and sells it on its own appliances with published prices. The Netgate 4200 is listed at US$829 including TAC Lite support, with an Intel Atom C1110 four-core processor, 4 GB RAM, four 2.5 GbE ports and a 128 GB NVMe SSD; TAC Professional adds US$399 a year and TAC Enterprise US$799 a year^[10]. Tested with pfSense Plus 23.09.1, it forwards 8.75 Gbps, firewalls 8.61 Gbps with 10,000 rules (3.21 Gbps on IMIX traffic) and handles 3.2 Gbps of IPsec VPN^[10]. The appliance includes software updates for its life, 24/7 “zero-to-ping” support, automatic encrypted configuration backup and a one-year hardware warranty^[10]. Netgate’s shop page lists no bundled malware or web-filtering subscription of the kind UTM vendors sell, so security features beyond the firewall depend on what administrators configure, which keeps costs down but relies on in-house skill.

Netgate pfSense Plus (Netgate 4200) features

• Four 2.5 GbE ports (4200)
• 8.61 Gbps firewall with 10,000 rules
• 3.2 Gbps IPsec VPN
• Lifetime software updates
• Automatic encrypted configuration backup

Netgate pfSense Plus (Netgate 4200) pricing

Netgate 4200: US$829 with TAC Lite; TAC Professional +US$399/year; TAC Enterprise +US$799/year; wall-mount kit US$50. Price includes a fluctuating memory and component cost.

Netgate pfSense Plus (Netgate 4200) strengths and limitations

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• Best Firewalls for Small Business in 2026 #10

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