IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitIPFire vs Vallum
What both publish
| Fact | IPFire | Vallum |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | SourceForge lists Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Marketplace, Amazon Web Services, Exoscale, Juniper Identity Management Service and OpenVPN as integrations. | The page describes compatibility with macOS and its packet filter concepts but lists no third-party service integrations. |
| Product | IPFire is an open-source firewall and security platform for networks ranging from home offices to global enterprises. | Vallum is an application firewall for macOS that intercepts inbound and outbound app connections. |
| Support | Lightning Wire Labs offers professional support, and the project points users to documentation, community forums, mailing lists, and a bug tracker. | Free support is available directly from the developers for all Vallum users. |
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
Vallum plans
- Upgrade to Vallum 5$7.50, paid once
- Vallum 5 - Single License$15, paid once
- Vallum 5 - Five Licenses Family Pack$20, paid once
- Vallum Bundle - Single License$25, paid once
- Vallum Bundle - Five Licenses Family Pack$30, paid once
- Pro Bundle - Single License$40, paid once
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 Vallum if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.