Gufw vs ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

Gufw is a free, GPL-3.0 graphical interface for Ubuntu’s Uncomplicated Firewall, or UFW. It lets users configure TCP and UDP port rules with Allow, Deny, Reject and Limit actions. Enabling the firewall sets incoming traffic to Deny and outgoing traffic to Allow by default, while UFW’s preconfigured programs and services simplify rule creation. Gufw is Linux software and an on-premises tool described by Ubuntu documentation as suitable for beginners. Installation uses the gufw package from the Universe repository. Gufw 14.10 or later can show a Routed option for forwarding rules when IP forwarding is configured. Version 13.10.2 or later supports remote use through an exported X display. The Ubuntu guide warns that enabling the firewall over SSH before adding an SSH rule can close the connection. No paid plans or usage limits are stated, and no multi-vendor support is listed.

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer analyzes firewall logs and manages firewall configurations, helping network administrators examine bandwidth use and network activity. It accepts logs from firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS devices, and proxy servers across multiple vendors. Reports cover bandwidth, inbound and outbound traffic, VPN and protocol usage, and websites users access. The Professional and Enterprise editions add policy optimization, rule cleanup and reorder recommendations, and analysis of the impact of new rules. The product also provides real-time notifications and historical records of configuration changes. Those editions list compliance reporting for ISO, PCI-DSS, NERC-CIP, SANS, and NIST. It is deployed on premises, with Windows and Linux installers and mobile downloads for iPhone and Android. Standard and Professional each cost $395 a year and $595 a year, respectively; Enterprise costs $8,395 a year. The pricing note lists a 30-day trial. There is no free plan.