NethSecurity
8.0#1 in unified threat managementFrom €150 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Sophos Central Firewall Management
5.9#5 in unified threat managementWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | NethSecurity | Sophos Central Firewall Management |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Pesaro, Italy | Abingdon, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Netify Informatics is a third-party cloud service that uses NethSecurity DPI metadata to provide network intelligence and visibility. | Sophos Firewall coordinates response with Sophos Endpoint, Workspace Protection, and Email, and the product supports third-party threat feeds. |
| Purpose | NethSecurity is an OpenWrt-based unified threat management solution designed for small and medium-sized businesses. | Sophos Firewall is a next-generation firewall for protecting network traffic and responding to active threats. |
| Support | The subscription page states that professional support response time is one business day during Monday-to-Friday business hours in the Italian time zone, excluding Italian holidays. | Sophos provides product support resources, support plans, downloads and updates, documentation, and community forums. |
NethSecurity plans
- CommunityFree
- PartnerFree
- Personal€150 a year
- Business€297 a year
- Partner +20 active subscriptionsPriced on request
Sophos Central Firewall Management plans
- Sophos Firewall Base LicensePriced on request
Pick NethSecurity if…
NethSecurity is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses seeking a firewall and network security tools. It may suit teams that can meet its x86-64 hardware requirements and want optional remote management.
Pick Sophos Central Firewall Management if…
This platform suits enterprise, cloud, remote-work, small-office, distributed retail, branch, and school networks. It fits teams managing Sophos and third-party threat responses centrally.