Considering an upgrade from a Palo Alto PA-220 in a homelab environment. Main goals are solid reliability, zero licensing requirements, and staying budget-friendly.
Had some trouble before with OPNSense, the DHCP server on a VLAN just quit after a routine update, which threw things off. That experience has me cautious.
Haven't explored pfSense much, but I'm curious about how it stacks up. What are some go-to alternatives that won't break the bank? Looking for setups that can handle decent throughput, support for multiple devices, and maybe built-in VPN features.
What do folks here recommend for similar needs? Any real-world comparisons or tips to avoid common issues like update glitches? Would love to hear about your setups and any tweaks that made a difference.
