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all judged against firewalls at a similar priceThe Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro) scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the Firewalla Gold Plus at 6.8/10.
The Firewalla Gold Plus leads on running costs.
The Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro) leads on software and features.
They score the same on throughput, ports and networking and security record.
The Firewalla Gold Plus is for buyers who want a dedicated firewall with four 2.5GbE ports and IDS/IPS. It suits people who are happy to run Firewalla's own Linux-based OS. It is a poor match for anyone who needs built-in Wi-Fi, SFP+ or a low upfront cost.
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The UDM-Pro suits homelabbers and small offices that want routing, firewalling, IDS/IPS and VPN in one UniFi OS device. It is a good fit if you already run, or plan to run, other UniFi products. Buyers who need proven stability or quick support should read the owner complaints first.
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| Criterion | Weight | Firewalla Gold Plus | Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | 25% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Ports and networking | 20% | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Software and features | 20% | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Security record | 20% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Running costs | 15% | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Spec | Firewalla Gold Plus | Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro (UDM-Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall / IPS throughput | 5 Gbit software packet processing | 3.5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput (manufacturer rating, not independently tested); no firewall-only figure found |
| Ports | 4 x 2.5 Gbit RJ45 plus a console port; no SFP+ | 9 RJ45 GbE (8 LAN, 1 WAN) and 2 SFP+ 10G (one LAN, one WAN); no 2.5GbE port listed |
| Software | Firewalla's own Linux-based OS | UniFi OS with the UniFi Application Suite: Network, Protect, Access, Talk and Connect |
| VPN throughput | WireGuard 500 Mbps; OpenVPN 120 Mbps | not listed |
| Processor | Quad-core 64-bit Intel CPU | not listed |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR RAM, 32 GB storage | not listed |
| Subscriptions needed | No subscription needed for core features; optional MSP web interface costs $40 per year | Core features need no subscription; optional CyberSecure add-on at $99 per unit billed annually |
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