ClearOS AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like ClearOS

ClearOS is described as 'Family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core' and is a popular Firewall in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ClearOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and Web-based apps. The best ClearOS alternative is OpenMediaVault, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ClearOS are pfSense, Cloudron, Zentyal and NethServer.

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  1. OpenMediaVault icon
     90 likes

    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
    OpenMediaVault screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    OpenMediaVault Features

    1.  Support for Rsync
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  Support for Docker
    4.  Google Drive integration
    5.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
    6.  SSH
    7.  Notifications
    8.  TFTP
    9.  HTTP Web seeding
    OpenMediaVault iconClearOS Icon

    OpenMediaVault VS ClearOS

    Is OpenMediaVault a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
    Comments about OpenMediaVault as an Alternative to ClearOS
     
    FatEvilBastard

    Openmediavault is a NAS/Docker/Home server with no router functions

    Negative commentAug 6, 2024
    0
    Guest

    One is for gateway servers and the other for home servers, different practical uses.

    Negative commentAug 9, 2015
    3
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    • Some users think OpenMediaVault is a great ClearOS alternative, some don't.

    • OpenMediaVault is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to ClearOS.

    • OpenMediaVault is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ClearOS.

    • OpenMediaVault is Free and Open SourceClearOS is also Free and Open Source
  2. pfSense icon
     102 likes

    pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more.

    28 pfSense alternatives
    pfSense screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Integrated Virus scanner
    3.  Load balancing
    4.  DHCP Server
    5.  Spam Filter
    6.  LDAP support
    7.  Zabbix monitoring
    8.  RADIUS Services
    9.  Content Filtering
    pfSense iconClearOS Icon

    pfSense VS ClearOS

    Is pfSense a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
  3. Cloudron icon
     72 likes

    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!.

    55 Cloudron alternatives
    Currently installed apps grid.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Auto Update
    2.  Mail Server
    3.  Server Management
    4.  Simple installation
    5.  Platform as a service
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Automatic Backup
    8.  No Coding Required
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Container Virtualization
    11.  LDAP Services
    12.  Automated deployment
    13.  Variety
    14.  Docker UI management
    15.  Support for Docker
    16.  VPS Hosting
    17.  Docker Monitoring
    Cloudron iconClearOS Icon

    Cloudron VS ClearOS

    Is Cloudron a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
    • Cloudron is the most popular Web-based alternative to ClearOS.

    • Cloudron is Freemium and ProprietaryClearOS is Free and Open Source
    • Cloudron is Privacy focusedClearOS is not according to our users
  4. Zentyal icon
     55 likes

    Zentyal is a native Microsoft Active Directory implementation on Linux incorporating all the network services required in a small and medium business environment: Directory & Domain Server, Mail Server, Gateway and Infrastructure Server.

    26 Zentyal alternatives
    Dashboard

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Zentyal Features

    1.  Gateway
    2.  Member Directory
    3.  Web interface
    Zentyal iconClearOS Icon

    Zentyal VS ClearOS

    Is Zentyal a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
    • Most users think Zentyal is a great ClearOS alternative.

    • Zentyal is the most popular commercial alternative to ClearOS.

    • Zentyal is Paid and Open SourceClearOS is Free and Open Source
  5. NethServer icon
     34 likes

    NethServer is a CentOS-based Linux distribution for servers. The product's main feature is a modular design which makes it simple to turn the distribution into a mail server and filter, web server, groupware, firewall, web filter, IPS/IDS or VPN server.

    11 NethServer alternatives
    NethServer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS

    NethServer Features

    1.  OpenVPN
    2.  Active Directory integration
    3.  Gateway
    4.  Web filter
    5.  Linux-based
    NethServer iconClearOS Icon

    NethServer VS ClearOS

    Is NethServer a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
    Comments about NethServer as an Alternative to ClearOS
     
    Guest

    NethServer is rocksolid and has a great and welcoming communtiy. besides the official modules there are MANY community maintained modules that gives an unmatched functionality for NethServer

    Positive commentSep 25, 2018
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    • Almost everyone thinks NethServer is a great ClearOS alternative.

    • NethServer is Free and Open SourceClearOS is also Free and Open Source
  6. Univention Corporate Server (UCS) icon
     32 likes

    UCS is an open platform for central Identity & Access Management, IT Management, and Active Directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    99 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives
    Univention App Center

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) Features

    1.  DHCP Server
    2.  Single Sign-On
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  ARM support
    5.  Active Directory Migration
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7.  Active Directory integration
    8.  SAML Single Sign-On
    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) iconClearOS Icon

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) VS ClearOS

    Is this a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to ClearOS.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is Free and Open SourceClearOS is also Free and Open Source
  7. Endian Firewall Community icon
     20 likes

    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...

    18 Endian Firewall Community alternatives
    Endian Firewall Community screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Endian Firewall Community Features

    1.  Email security
    2.  Network activity
    3.  Gateway
    Endian Firewall Community iconClearOS Icon

    Endian Firewall Community VS ClearOS

    Is this a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
  8. Amahi Home Server icon
     18 likes

    The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job!

    21 Amahi Home Server alternatives
    The Amahi dashboards "Storage" tab allows you to view the temperatures of your hard-drives (that is if they have that ability) and also how much used and free space that drive has. Can show unlimited amount of drives.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Amahi Home Server Features

    1.  Nextcloud integration
    2.  Ruby
    Amahi Home Server iconClearOS Icon

    Amahi Home Server VS ClearOS

    Is Amahi Home Server a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
  9. OpenContrail icon
     3 likes

    OpenContrail is an Apache 2.0-licensed project that is built using standards-based protocols and provides all the necessary components for network virtualization–SDN controller, virtual router, analytics engine, and published northbound APIs.

    8 OpenContrail alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    OpenContrail Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  OpenVPN
    3.  Gateway
    4.  L2TP
    5.  Content Filtering
    OpenContrail iconClearOS Icon

    OpenContrail VS ClearOS

    Is OpenContrail a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
  10. VyOS icon
     11 likes

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

    21 VyOS alternatives
    VyOS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  WireGuard
    4.  OpenVPN
    5.  Built-in VPN
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Network Discovery
    VyOS iconClearOS Icon

    VyOS VS ClearOS

    Is VyOS a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
  11. Sophos UTM icon
     16 likes

    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.

    10 Sophos UTM alternatives
    Sophos UTM screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    Sophos UTM iconClearOS Icon

    Sophos UTM VS ClearOS

    Is Sophos UTM a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
  12. Windows Server 2012 icon
     14 likes

    Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development.

    20 Windows Server 2012 alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Windows Server 2012 Features

    1.  Active Directory integration
    2.  Data deduplication
    Windows Server 2012 iconClearOS Icon

    Windows Server 2012 VS ClearOS

    Is Windows Server 2012 a good alternative to ClearOS?
     
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