IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitIPFire vs Smoothwall Express
Smoothwall Express
6.5#47 in firewall softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | IPFire | Smoothwall Express |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. | The download page recommends a my.smoothwall profile for manuals and patch or update email notifications, and directs users to the community for help and feedback. |
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
Smoothwall Express plans
- Smoothwall ExpressFree
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 Smoothwall Express if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.