Cloudflare Magic Firewall
5.5#23 in network firewall softwareWebAPI
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NethSecurity
8.0#1 in unified threat managementFrom €150 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Cloudflare Magic Firewall | NethSecurity |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Pesaro, Italy |
| Integrations | The standard features include integration with Cloudflare WAN, and Magic Transit includes DDoS protection. | Netify Informatics is a third-party cloud service that uses NethSecurity DPI metadata to provide network intelligence and visibility. |
| Purpose | It is a firewall-as-a-service that filters unwanted traffic before it reaches office networks and cloud infrastructure. | NethSecurity is an OpenWrt-based unified threat management solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses. |
Cloudflare Magic Firewall plans
- Cloudflare Network Firewall (formerly Magic Firewall)Priced on request
NethSecurity plans
- CommunityFree
- PartnerFree
- Personal€150 a year
- Business€297 a year
- Partner +20 active subscriptionsPriced on request
Pick Cloudflare Magic Firewall if…
It suits enterprise organisations needing cloud-delivered filtering for offices, branches and virtual private clouds. Teams using Magic Transit or Cloudflare WAN can access it as part of those purchases.
Pick NethSecurity if…
NethSecurity is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses seeking a firewall and network security tools. It may suit teams that can meet its x86-64 hardware requirements and want optional remote management.