CrowdSec
9.0#2 in firewall softwareFrom $49 a monthFree planiOSWebAPIExtension
VisitCrowdSec vs Smoothwall Express
Smoothwall Express
6.5#47 in firewall softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CrowdSec | Smoothwall Express |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | 2000 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | The open source CrowdSec Security Stack detects and blocks malicious IPs to safeguard infrastructure and application security. | Smoothwall Express is a free, open-source network firewall intended for home and small-business users. |
CrowdSec plans
- IP Reputation API$49 a month
- Platinum Blocklists$1,900 a month
- Live Exploit Tracker$2,000 a month
- Community Security EngineFree
- CommunityFree
- IP Reputation API access$49 a month
Smoothwall Express plans
- Smoothwall ExpressFree
Pick CrowdSec if…
CrowdSec may suit infrastructure and application security teams, including organizations in hosting, education, finance, healthcare, and other listed industries. Its locally performed log analysis may be relevant to teams that want logs to stay within their infrastructure.
Pick Smoothwall Express if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.