Side by side
IPFire vs OpenSnitch
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 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.
Visit IPFire Free plan Open source LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit OpenSnitch The facts
| IPFire | OpenSnitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ipfire.org | github.com |
| On firewall software | #2 of 81 | #6 of 81 |
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.
OpenSnitch: what it does well
Alternatives to IPFire Alternatives to OpenSnitch The whole list