FireHOL
6.1#68 in firewall softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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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 | FireHOL | IPFire |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The FAQ invites questions and points users to a support mailing list for security-problem updates. | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. |
FireHOL plans
- FireHOL and FireQOSFree
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 FireHOL 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.