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Fail2ban vs pfSense

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Fail2banFirewall
FreePublished price
pfSense logo
pfSenseNetwork Security
From $129 / yrPublished price
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Fail2ban
Firewall

Daemon to ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors

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pfSense
Network Security

Secure networks start here.

Overview
CategoryFirewallNetwork Security
What it isOpen-source intrusion prevention software framework scanning log files for brute force attacks.Open-source firewall and router platform based on FreeBSD providing enterprise-grade features including VPN, traffic shaping, and intrusion detection for free.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Fail2ban is free and open-source software licensed under the GNU GPL. There is no commercial tier or paid version; it is downloaded and self-hosted at no cost.
From $129 / yr
pfSense Community Edition is free and open source, and pfSense Plus is free on Netgate hardware and for home/lab use. Lowest paid vendor SKU is the pfSense Plus software subscript…
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20042004
Team size1-10 employees51-200 employees
HeadquartersWorldwideAustin, TX

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