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FRRouting vs IPFire
Both stand on virtual routers software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
FRRouting provides a wide range of routing protocols and distribution options for Linux and Unix environments. Its EIGRP and NHRP implementations are alpha and have a stated security-reporting limitation.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
IPFire brings firewalling, VPN, intrusion prevention, and proxy functions together in a free, open-source platform. Its deployment images cover multiple hardware and cloud settings, while SSL inspection is not included.
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| FRRouting | IPFire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | frrouting.org | ipfire.org |
| On virtual routers software | #4 of 25 | #1 of 25 |
FRRouting: what it does well
- Implements a broad set of routing protocols
- Integrates with native Linux and Unix networking stacks
- Offers DEB, RPM, Snap, Docker, and source downloads
- Can limit elevated privileges after startup
What to know first
- EIGRP and NHRP support is in alpha
- Alpha EIGRP and NHRP receive no security advisories or CVE identifiers
- Docker images are provided on a best-effort basis
IPFire: what it does well
- Supports IPsec, WireGuard, and OpenVPN.
- Suricata-based intrusion prevention blocks malicious traffic.
- Offers images for x86_64 and aarch64 deployments.
- Monitoring covers bandwidth, connections, and intrusion attempts.
What to know first
- SSL inspection is not supported.
- Optional URL filtering uses URLFilter or SquidGuard.
- Professional support is offered by Lightning Wire Labs.
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