Intego NetBarrier
6.8#29 in firewall softwareFrom $24.99 a year ($2.08 a month)macOS
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IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Intego NetBarrier | IPFire |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall | Its personal firewall filters data packets entering or leaving a Mac through the Internet or a local TCP/IP network. | Its Linux Netfilter-based firewall supports network zones, port forwarding, NAT, and stateful packet inspection. |
| Monitoring | The Application Monitor shows which applications are actively using network bandwidth, including incoming and outgoing activity. | Built-in tools monitor bandwidth, connections, and intrusion attempts through a web interface. |
| Support | Intego directs owners of older products to its support team for help downloading, activating, or using them. | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. |
Intego NetBarrier plans
- Mac Internet Security X9$24.99 a year
- Mac Premium Bundle X9$39.99 a year
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 Intego NetBarrier 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.