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34 likes11 NethServer alternativesNethServer 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.
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15 likes13 IPFire alternativesIPFire 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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20 likes18 Endian Firewall Community alternativesEndian 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...
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- Free Personal • Open Source
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- Linux
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8 likes10 ZeroShell alternativesZeroshell is a Linux distribution for servers and embedded devices aimed at providing the main network services a LAN requires. It is available in the form of Live CD or Compact Flash image and you can configure and administer it using your web browser.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Linux
- Self-Hosted
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DiscontinuedFrom the Zeroshell website (translated from Italian to English)Disposal of the Zeroshell projectThe project has now reached the end of its life. Zeroshell was born in June 2006 and has over 200,000 installations worldwide. Any security updates will be guaranteed until September 30, 2021. I thank everyone who believed and contributed in various ways to improving the project. The zeroshell.org domain will be divested or sold on September 30, 2021
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3 likes8 OpenContrail alternativesOpenContrail 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.
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Like this app13 Secure Programmable Router alternativesA secure, open-source WiFi router that simplifies network management with easy-to-use policies, device isolation, adblock and advanced DNS controls - customizable with plugins for added flexibility.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Self-Hosted
- Raspberry Pi
- Docker
- iPhone
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Comments about NethServer as an Alternative to pfSense
Multi purpose server. Not just firewall.
It's main function (server) does not match pfSense (firewall)
pfSense is a firewall and router, NethServer is a Linux server platform for running other types of services