ferm
6.3#60 in firewall softwareFree planFree planLinux
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IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ferm | IPFire |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The ferm(1) manual page provides documentation about ferm syntax, and the README suggests starting from example files. | Official documentation covers installation, WebGUI administration, firewalling, IPS, networking, VPNs, add-ons, hardware and development. |
| Support | The documentation directs bug reports to the project's GitHub issues page. | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. |
ferm plans
- fermFree
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
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You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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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.