Firewalla
6.5#10 in network firewall software$289 one-timeAndroidiOSWeb
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NethSecurity
8.0#1 in unified threat managementFrom €150 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Firewalla | NethSecurity |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Firewalla describes its products as network security appliances for professional users seeking visibility, policy control, segmentation, VPN, threat protection, and ongoing network management. | NethSecurity is an OpenWrt-based unified threat management solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses. |
| Support | Firewalla accepts support cases and email, says it usually responds in less than 48 hours, and does not offer phone or chat support. | The subscription page states that professional support response time is one business day during Monday-to-Friday business hours in the Italian time zone, excluding Italian holidays. |
| Threat protection | Firewalla says it uses signature and behavioral analysis to detect attacks and take automated action when necessary. | Threat Shield blocks attacks from known malicious IP addresses using named blocklists with confidence scores. |
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
NethSecurity plans
- CommunityFree
- PartnerFree
- Personal€150 a year
- Business€297 a year
- Partner +20 active subscriptionsPriced on request
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 NethSecurity if…
NethSecurity is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses seeking a firewall and network security tools. It may suit teams that can meet its x86-64 hardware requirements and want optional remote management.