Side by side
Arista NG Firewall vs iptables
Both stand on firewall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Arista NG Firewall offers a free tier and a broader Complete package for network visibility and appliance management. The free tier has stated capability and centralized-management limits; Complete is listed at $270 a year for a 12-month term.
Visit Arista NG Firewall Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit iptables The facts
| Arista NG Firewall | iptables | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Arista NG Firewall | iptables |
| Website | arista.com | netfilter.org |
| On firewall software | #16 of 81 | #20 of 81 |
Arista NG Firewall: what it does well
- Packages list firewall, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and VPN.
- Offers four listed VPN options.
- ETM Dashboard centrally manages network appliances.
- Licensed-device choices range from 12 through unlimited.
- A free plan and 30-day trial are listed.
What to know first
- Free tier limits several listed capabilities.
- Free tier lacks centralized management for policies, alerts, reports, and Networks.
- NG Firewall Complete is listed at $270 a year for 12 months.
iptables: what it does well
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