Being able to configure VLANs on such a small device is one of the key unique features that made it attractive to me.
Netgate pfSense is praised for ease of deployment and management, offering robust security features and valued VPN capabilities like OpenVPN. It ensures scalability and high availability with extensive customization. Support resources are excellent, but documentation is unclear, challenging users. Reporting and real-time security features lag behind competitors, requiring technical expertise. Integration with third-party tools adds complexity and cost. Despite these challenges, it appeals to diverse business needs.