Fort Firewall
6.6#42 in firewall softwareFree planFree planWindows
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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 | Fort Firewall | IPFire |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | The software provides traffic statistics, a connection log with block reasons, a live traffic graph and a filter simulator. | Built-in tools monitor bandwidth, connections, and intrusion attempts through a web interface. |
| Support | The project directs users to report bugs and discuss ideas through its GitHub repository. | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. |
Fort Firewall plans
- Fort FirewallFree
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 Fort Firewall 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.