SHE Router VPN Readiness Score
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The SHE Router VPN Readiness Score is a 0-10 composite score. (VPN Protocol Depth × 0.30) + (Ease of Setup × 0.20) + (VPN Throughput Headroom × 0.25) + (Subscription-Free Value × 0.25) Published by SmartHomeExplorer and last updated 2026-07-28, the score currently evaluates 3 products.
Guide-Specific Metric
Scored using the SmartHomeExplorer Methodology.
Formula
(VPN Protocol Depth × 0.30) + (Ease of Setup × 0.20) + (VPN Throughput Headroom × 0.25) + (Subscription-Free Value × 0.25)
Scale
Scored on a 0-10 scale.
Scored Products (3)
| Product | Score | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Firewalla Gold Plus | 9.9 | View guide → |
| Firewalla Purple SE | 8.5 | View guide → |
| Netgate 2100 Base (pfSense+) | 6.1 | View guide → |
Defined In
This metric was first published in do you need a vpn smart home 2026.