Firewalla
6.5#10 in network firewall software$289 one-timeAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFirewalla vs IPFire
What both publish
| Fact | Firewalla | IPFire |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Firewalla accepts support cases and email, says it usually responds in less than 48 hours, and does not offer phone or chat support. | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. |
Firewalla plans
- Firewalla Purple SE$289, paid once
- Firewalla Orange$399, paid once
- Firewalla Gold SE$519, paid once
- Firewalla Gold Plus$629, paid once
- Firewalla Gold Plus SFP$779, paid once
- Firewalla Gold Pro$939, paid once
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 Firewalla if…
Firewalla targets professional users who want network visibility, policy control, segmentation, VPN, and threat protection. Its Gold Series is optimized for larger and faster networks, while Orange and Purple models target smaller networks.
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.