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Alternatives to ClearOS

The tools Specifiction weighs against ClearOS, from its list of firewall software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 OPNsense

    Community Edition may suit users seeking a self-hosted firewall and routing platform on x86-64.

    Free plan Open source Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 IPFire

    IPFire suits individuals, businesses, and organizations that need a self-hosted firewall for networks ranging from home offices to larger deployments.

    From $91.58/mo Free plan Open source Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    9.3 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Comodo Internet Security

    It suits Windows users looking for antivirus, firewall, and file-isolation features in one product.

    Free plan Windows · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    9.1 Visit Specs
  4. 04 CrowdSec

    CrowdSec suits teams looking to detect and block malicious IP activity across infrastructure or protect web applications.

    From $49/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 GlassWire

    GlassWire suits users who want to monitor network activity and manage app connections on Android or Windows.

    From $2.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Arista NG Firewall

    NG Firewall suits organizations seeking network security and management capabilities across hybrid deployments.

    From $22.50/mo Free plan Web
    8.9 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Portmaster
    From €3.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 NethSecurity

    NethSecurity is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses needing firewall, traffic management, threat protection, and VPN capabilities.

    From €12.50/mo Free plan Open source Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.9 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Google Cloud NGFW
    From $0.02/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

    It suits network administrators who need multi-vendor firewall log reporting and configuration tracking.

    From $32.92/mo Free trial Web · Windows · Linux · iOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 TNSR

    TNSR may suit businesses, ISPs, internet telephone providers, hosting providers, managed service providers, and SaaS providers with routing or VPN workloads.

    From $83.25/mo Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 OpenWrt

    OpenWrt suits users who want to customize embedded devices such as wireless routers and are familiar with GNU/Linux and basic networking concepts.

    Free plan Open source Web · Linux · Android · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  13. 13 NetBalancer
    From $34.95/mo Free plan Web · Windows · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  14. 14 FireMon

    FireMon is intended for global enterprises, government agencies, and service providers managing security policy across complex environments.

    From $200/mo Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.5 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Murus
    From $10/mo Free plan macOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 VyOS
    Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Shorewall
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Alibaba Cloud Cloud Firewall
    From $0.36/mo Free trial Web · API
    8.3 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Endian Firewall Community

    It suits Linux users protecting a home or small network, or people working in home labs and learning environments.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  20. 20 OpenSnitch
    Free plan Open source Linux · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Little Snitch
    From €59/mo Free trial macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 FortiGate
    Free trial Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  23. 23 SonicWall Network Security Manager

    NSM suits security teams managing distributed SonicWall firewall environments, including multiple customers or locations.

    Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  24. 24 firewalld
    Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  25. 25 iptables
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Intego NetBarrier
    From $2.08/mo macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  27. 27 WinGate
    From $109.95/mo Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  28. 28 RethinkDNS
    From $1.75/mo Free plan Web · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  29. 29 Vallum
    From $7.50/mo Free trial macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  30. 30 Fort Firewall
    Free plan Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs

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