IPFire
8.7#3 in firewall softwareFrom $1,099 a year ($91.58 a month)Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitIPFire vs WinSight
What both publish
| Fact | IPFire | WinSight |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall | Its Linux Netfilter-based firewall supports network zones, port forwarding, NAT, and stateful packet inspection. | The per-application firewall uses Windows Filtering Platform and stays in audit-only mode until an elevated operator arms enforcement. |
| 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 FAQ directs users with other questions to open an issue on GitHub and security issues to private GitHub vulnerability reporting. |
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
WinSight plans
- FreeFree
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 WinSight if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.