Advanced Policy Firewall
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VisitAdvanced Policy Firewall vs ClamAV
What both publish
| Fact | Advanced Policy Firewall | ClamAV |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | APF is an iptables/netfilter-based firewall system designed for Internet-deployed Linux servers. | ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine used for email and web scanning and endpoint security. |
Advanced Policy Firewall plans
- Advanced Policy FirewallFree
ClamAV plans
- ClamAVFree
- ClamAV open-source softwareFree
Pick Advanced Policy Firewall if…
APF suits administrators of supported Linux servers who need configurable inbound and outbound filtering. It requires familiarity with Linux, iptables/netfilter, and Bash.
Pick ClamAV if…
ClamAV suits users seeking an open-source scanning engine and related tools for mail, web, and endpoint-security tasks. It is not a traditional antivirus or endpoint security suite.