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Portmaster vs SonicWall Network Security Manager
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 LinuxMacWindows
Visit Portmaster Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
NSM brings firewall administration, search, and security checks into a centralized system for SonicWall environments. Review license options carefully, since reporting and analytics vary and may require a suite or add-on.
Visit SonicWall Network Security ManagerThe facts
| Portmaster | SonicWall Network Security Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Portmaster Plus: €40 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | SonicWall Network Security Manager |
| Website | safing.io | sonicwall.com |
| On firewall software | #14 of 81 | #10 of 81 |
Portmaster: what it does well
SonicWall Network Security Manager: what it does well
- Surfaces risks and misconfigurations in firewall activity
- Checks credentials against known breached-credential databases
- Offers encrypted configuration backups
- Supports fleet-wide password and TOTP key remediation
- Available as cloud service or on-premises console
What to know first
- Multi-vendor support is not available
- Reporting and analytics retention varies by license
- Base on-premises license excludes reporting and analytics
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