ClearOS Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to ClearOS for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is openmediavault, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to ClearOS and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ClearOS are Cloudron, Zentyal, NethServer and Sophos UTM.

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  1. openmediavault icon
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    openmediavault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. It can be enhanced via plugins.

    17 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  2. Cloudron icon
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    Cloudron is a complete solution for managing apps & users on your own server. Easily deploy production ready apps from the app library and keep them automatically up-to-date. It even comes with a built-in email server and web clients!.

    66 Cloudron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Zentyal icon
     55 likes

    Integrates native Active Directory and all essential network services, including domain, mail, gateway, infrastructure, and security roles, for SMBs, offering web-based management, centralized authentication, file server, VPN, and firewall in a single Linux platform.

    26 Zentyal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  4. NethServer icon
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    NethServer is an application manager for Linux servers. The product's main feature is the ability to easily and quickly install and manage instances of applications over multiple nodes. It allows users to deploy services, like [Nextcloud](https://alternativeto.

    11 NethServer alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  5. Sophos UTM icon
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    Sophos UTM integrates complete security software within a single appliance. Choose only the protection you need when you need it. And deploy it on the platform that best fits your business: software, hardware or virtual appliance.

    11 Sophos UTM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. Kerio Control icon
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    Protect your network from viruses, malware and malicious activity with Kerio Control, the easy-to-administer yet powerful all-in-one security solution.

    13 Kerio Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. VyOS icon
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    VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality.

    23 VyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. Endian Firewall Community (EFW) is a "turn-key" linux security distribution that turns every system into a full featured security appliance with Unified Threat Management (UTM) functionality. The software has been designed with "usability in mind" and is very...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. Smoothwall icon
     13 likes

    The SmoothWall Open Source Project was set up to develop and maintain SmoothWall Express - a Free firewall that includes its own security-hardened GNU/Linux operating system and an easy-to-use web interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a Slackware-based server distribution with web, DNS, DHCP, file, print and fax servers, iptables firewall, mail server with spam filter and anti-virus scanner, and BitTorrent station.

    151 Superb Mini Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Artica icon
     5 likes

    Get a web based email/messaging, HTTP proxy, files server, VPN administration interface Using Postfix, Squid, Samba And extend them with Security quickly and easily How to create a Mail/Proxy/File

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. IDECO ICS icon
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    Linux based gateway for SMB with accent on security. With easy to use web-based configuration tool. With lots of additional features like mail server, VPN server, traffic shaping, DPI, traffic antivirus and etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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