EndianOS
6.0#70 in firewall softwareLinuxSelf-hosted
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IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | EndianOS | IPFire |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | EndianOS UTM and EndianOS 4i are offered for hardware, virtual machine, or cloud deployment, with 4i also described for industrial hardware. | The current download page offers x86_64 and aarch64 ISO and flash images for bare metal, virtual machines, embedded hardware, USB sticks, and SD cards. |
| Product | EndianOS is a Linux-based operating system that runs on every Endian gateway and connects and protects IT and OT environments. | IPFire is an open-source firewall and security platform for networks ranging from home offices to global enterprises. |
| Support | Endian says technical support requires a valid, updated Maintenance subscription for direct customers or partners, and that technical support is unavailable for Endian Firewall Community edition. | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. |
EndianOS plans
- EndianOS (pricing by request)Priced on request
IPFire plans
- IPFireFree
- IPFire softwareFree
- IPFire Nano Appliance$749, paid once
- IPFire Mini Appliance (US)$979, paid once
- IPFire Standard Support$1,099 a year
- IPFire Enterprise Appliance (US)$4,299, paid once
Pick EndianOS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick IPFire if…
IPFire suits individuals, businesses, and organizations that need firewall and security tools across home-office or larger network deployments. It is available for Linux, self-hosted, and web environments.