ClearOS vs Smoothwall Express
ClearOS
clearos.comSmoothwall Express
smoothwall.orgSide by side
| Figure | ClearOS | Smoothwall Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 8.6 (#12) | 7.9 (#40) |
| Architecture | ClearCenter describes ClearOS as based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS. | The listed downloads support Intel i586 32-bit and AMD/Intel 64-bit processors. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Network features | The marketplace lists network apps including firewall, DHCP server, DNS server, Multi-WAN, OpenVPN, and port forwarding. | The project describes Smoothwall Express as a firewall and lists integrated URL filtering and a DHCP lease table. |
| Supported platforms | linux | Linux; 32-bit and 64-bit x86 |
| Rule direction | both | both |
| Target users | ClearCenter presents ClearOS for business, government, education, and nonprofit organizations. | The project says Express is designed for home and small-business users and aims to run efficiently on older, cheaper hardware. |
Plans
ClearOS
- CommunityPrice not published
- Business BronzePrice not published
- Business SilverPrice not published
- Business GoldPrice not published
- Business PlatinumPrice not published
- ClearOS 7 CommunityFree
- ClearOS 7 Home$4 a month
- ClearOS 7 Business$8 a month
In their own words
Smoothwall Express
Smoothwall Express has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.