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FFirewalls & network securityFull list
Firewalls, gateways and network monitoring.
3 tools1 with an API
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Next-generation firewalls, SASE and security operations for enterprises
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Enterprise network, cloud, identity and SOC security platforms with AI
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NFirewall, router and VPN software and appliances for homes and businesses
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From $10.75/mo
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Firewall, router and VPN software and appliances for homes and businesses
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With AI: AI security and fraud detection tools on infobroinfobro.ai →How to choose firewalls & network security tools
The three tools listed here differ most on who they're built for, how you pay and where they run.
Pricing model. Netgate pfSense is the only one with a published price. It offers a free trial, and paid plans start at $10.75/mo. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet (FortiGate) are both contact-for-pricing, which usually means you'll get a custom quote after talking to sales.
Deployment. pfSense can be self-hosted as software or bought as an appliance, so you can run it on your own hardware. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet are listed as web platforms.
Scope. pfSense covers firewall, routing and VPN for homes and businesses. Palo Alto Networks reaches further, into cloud, identity and SOC security with AI features. Fortinet pairs next-generation firewalls with SASE and security operations for enterprises.
Automation. pfSense is the only one here listed with an API. If you want to script or integrate your firewall setup, check this first. We haven't tested these tools, so confirm the details with each vendor.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free firewall option here?
None of the listed tools is free. Netgate pfSense has a free trial, and its paid plans start at $10.75/mo. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet don't list a free tier or trial.
How much do these firewalls cost?
Netgate pfSense starts at $10.75/mo. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet (FortiGate) don't publish prices, so you need to contact them for a quote.
What should I look for when choosing a firewall?
Check whether it fits your scale (home, small business or enterprise), whether you can self-host it, whether it has an API for automation, and how far it reaches beyond the firewall, for example into SASE, cloud or SOC tools.
What are the alternatives to Palo Alto Networks?
From this list, Fortinet (FortiGate) is the closest enterprise alternative, with next-generation firewalls, SASE and security operations. Netgate pfSense is a self-hostable choice with published pricing for homes and businesses.