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SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway

Ch 156.5of 22 Forward Proxy Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Deploymenthybrid
  4. 4Proxy protocolshttp/https
  5. 5SSL inspectionYes
  6. 6Web filteringYes
  7. 7User authenticationYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: safesquid.com, help.safesquid.com
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Overview

SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is ranked #15 of 22 in forward proxy software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway plans and pricing

All plans
SafeSquid SWG subscription Not published Annual subscription; price not shown Subscription stops working if not renewed help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on forward proxy software

Deployment
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Proxy protocols
http/httpssafesquid.com
SSL inspection
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Web filtering
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User authentication
Yessafesquid.com

Facts

Purpose
SafeSquid is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway designed to protect web access and, in reverse proxy mode, web applications.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Web controls
It provides web categorization, application identification, and policy controls for managing users’ access to websites and applications.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
HTTPS inspection
It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Malware scanning
It supports a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services and other third-party malware detection systems.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Data loss prevention
Its DLP features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply upload restrictions to limit sensitive data leaving the network.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Identity integrations
It supports LDAP directory services such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication modules.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security integrations
It can integrate with DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported operating systems
The vendor says SafeSquid supports Linux and Microsoft Windows.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Clustering
Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Backup and recovery
Cloud-backed configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days, and the vendor describes an integrated recovery mechanism for replacement installations.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
SafeSquid provides a knowledge base, community, and ticket submission through its support portal.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026
Purchase and renewal
The FAQ says subscriptions can be paid online via PayPal or by wire or bank transfer, and the product stops working if an annual subscription is not renewed.help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
2004safesquid.com · 28 Sept 2026

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