IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Portmaster
7.5#13 in firewall softwareFrom €40 a year (€3.33 a month)Free planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | IPFire | Portmaster |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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
Portmaster plans
- Portmaster FreeFree
- Portmaster Plus€40 a year
- Portmaster Pro€8 a month
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.
Pick Portmaster if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.