OpenContrail Alternatives

OpenContrail is described as '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' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are nine alternatives to OpenContrail for Linux, Self-Hosted solutions, Online / Web-based and BSD. The best alternative is pfSense, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenContrail are MikroTik RouterOS, ClearOS, VyOS and IPFire.

OpenContrail alternatives are mainly Firewalls but may also be VPN Services or Operating Systems. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenContrail.

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OpenContrail

Free • Open Source
Firewall

Linux
Self-Hosted

OpenContrail is an Apache 2.0-licensed project that is built using standards-based protocols and provides all the necessary...

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pfSense
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
VPN Service
BSD
28 alternatives to pfSense
pfSense is a free, open source customized distribution of FreeBSD tailored for use as a firewall, and router. In addition to being a powerful, flexible firewalling and routing platform, it includes a long list of related features and a package...
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1. OpenVPNpfSense supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
2. Spam FilterpfSense can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
Integrated Virus scanner
Load balancing
Zabbix monitoring
RADIUS Services
DHCP Server
LDAP support
FOSS
Content Filtering
MikroTik RouterOS
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Paid • Proprietary
Firewall
Router Custom Firmware
VPN Service
Online
Self-Hosted
23 alternatives to MikroTik RouterOS
The main product of MikroTik is a Linux-based operating system known as MikroTik RouterOS. Installed on a personal computer or server computer, it turns the computer into a network router, implementing features such as firewall rules, virtual private network (VPN) server and...
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SSH
Wi-Fi Direct
User Management
ClearOS
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Operating System
Mail Server
Linux
30 alternatives to ClearOS
ClearOS is a 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.
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ClearOS Features
1. Spam FilterClearOS can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
Web-Based
Gateway
PhpMyAdmin
VyOS
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Paid • Open Source
Firewall
VPN Service
Operating System
Linux
20 alternatives to VyOS
VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta , a Linux-based network operating system that provides software-based network routing, firewall, and VPN functionality.
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VyOS Features
1. Command line interfaceVyOS either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. AES-256 EncryptionVyOS has AES-256 Encryption, i.e. very strong security.
3. No TrackingVyOS will not track you or use your personal data.
4. WireGuardVyOS supports the Wireguard protocol for encrypted VPN traffic.
5. OpenVPNVyOS supports OpenVPN, one of the most secure and reliable VPN protocols.
6. Built-in VPNVyOS has a built-in VPN feature that enhances your privacy and allows you to browse the web from anywhere.
7. End-to-End EncryptionVyOS has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Network Discovery
IPFire
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
VPN Service
Operating System
Linux
12 alternatives to IPFire
IPFire is a server distribution with intended to use as a firewall. It focuses on flexibility, and scales from small to middle sized business networks and home networks.
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DHCP Server
DNS Server
Smoothwall
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Linux
16 alternatives to Smoothwall
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.
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Gateway
Based on OpenVPN
Discontinued
The site says the last release was October 2014.
Untangle
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Paid • Proprietary
Firewall
VPN Service
Linux
29 alternatives to Untangle
Untangle is a platform for deploying network based applications. The platform unites these applications around a common GUI, database and reporting. Applications on the Untangle platform inspect network traffic simultaneously, which greatly reduces the resource requirements of...
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Untangle Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsUntangle can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Spam FilterUntangle can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
Web filter
Traffic Monitoring
Gateway
IPCop
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Linux
12 alternatives to IPCop
IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users. The IPCop interface is very user-friendly and task-based. IPCop offers the critical functionality of an expensive network appliance using stock, or even obsolete...
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Gateway
Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.1.9, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Juniper Contrail
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Paid • Proprietary
Self-Hosted
4 alternatives to Juniper Contrail
Contrail Networking is a software-defined networking (SDN) platform based on the open-source network virtualization project, OpenContrail. The Juniper platform automates and orchestrates the creation of highly scalable virtual networks.

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