Alternatives to Smoothwall

Research overview

10 alternatives

  1. 1Network security and threat protection

    FatPipe Networks

    SASE Platforms

    FatPipe Total Security 360 provides firewall, IDS/IPS, and threat detection capabilities similar to Smoothwall's network security functions, though FatPipe targets broader enterprise networks while Smoothwall specializes in education.

    HIPAAPCI DSSGDPRNetwork MonitoringSD-WAN

    Vendor sources: smoothwall.com [1]fatpipeinc.com [2]

    Last verified
  2. 2Firewall, Network Security

    NextDNS

    Network Security

    Cloud-based DNS firewall and analytics platform providing privacy-focused DNS filtering, threat protection, and parental controls with real-time query analytics.

    Dns level threat blockingAd and tracker blockingParental controls

    Price$1.99+ / month

  3. 3Firewall, Web Application Firewall

    Citrix NetScaler

    Load Balancer Software

    Application delivery and security platform (NetScaler ADC) with load balancing, global server load balancing, and web app firewall.

    Load balancingAPI security and protection
  4. 4Firewall

    TOPSEC

    Firewall

    Chinese integrated security vendor offering firewall, IDS, SOC, and situational awareness platforms for government and critical infrastructure.

  5. 5Firewall

    Open Systems

    Secure Access Service Edge

    Managed SASE platform combining SD-WAN, secure web gateway, ZTNA, and firewall with 24/7 expert monitoring and management.

    Network MonitoringFirewall
  6. 6Firewall, Network Security

    pfSense

    Network Security

    Open-source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD providing enterprise-grade features including VPN, traffic shaping, and intrusion detection for free.

    Free planFree trialRemote Access & VPNFirewall

    Price$10.75+ / month

  7. 7Firewall, Network Security

    WatchGuard

    Firewall

    Network security vendor offering firewalls, multifactor authentication, and endpoint security for midmarket customers.

    Free trialFlat rateEndpoint ProtectionNetwork Security
  8. 8Network Security

    ContentKeeper

    Secure Access Service Edge

    Secure web gateway providing content filtering, threat prevention, and bandwidth management for education and enterprise organizations.

    Proxy circumvention detectionApplication and protocol controls
  9. 9Firewall, Web Application Firewall

    Sucuri

    DDoS Protection

    Sucuri, a GoDaddy company, provides website security including DDoS protection, WAF, and malware removal for small businesses and web professionals.

    Malware detection and removalBlocklist monitoring and removal

    Price$9.99+ / month

  10. 10Firewall, Network Security

    Timus Networks

    Zero Trust Networking

    Zero trust SASE platform for SMBs and MSPs with built-in VPN replacement, firewall, and threat protection.

    Free trialPer seatFirewallEndpoint Protection