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# Best Firewall Software

Last updated on August 12, 2026

How to find the right Firewall Software?

Learn more from our team about Firewall Software pricing features and benefits in our Firewall Buyers Guide

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## What is firewall software?

Researched by: [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/)

Updated on August 12, 2026

Firewall software is a cybersecurity tool that monitors, controls, and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a predetermined set of security rules. It prevents unauthorized access by malware, hackers, and other virtual intrusions that may attempt to infect business systems or networks. 

Firewall software solutions are installed on computer systems or servers to provide and maintain network security. They can be installed remotely and generally require a small amount of device storage space, enabling even small businesses to protect multiple company devices at a low initial cost.

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For more information consult our [Firewall Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

## MySQL

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,098 reviews)

Profile: [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Meet the database challenges of next gen web, cloud, & communications services with uncompromising scalability, uptime and scalability

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Cost-effective open source platform

- Versatile language compatibility

Cons:

- Performance limitations with scale

- Frequent bugs and error handling

#### Starting price

Starting price: $2000.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 5.0 rating

- Intrusion Prevention System: 5.0 rating

- Access Controls/Permissions: 5.0 rating

- Content Filtering: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Intrusion Detection System: 5.0 rating

- IP Filtering: 5.0 rating

- Activity Tracking: 5.0 rating

- Alerts/Escalation: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Ram N.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 201-500 employees

Published: May 13, 2024

> "I like the light user experience that MySQL gives me."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (2,098 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Nay Myo H.

Reviewer details: Banking, 201-500 employees

Published: November 6, 2024

> "MySQL is one of the most widely used databases, meaning there’s extensive documentation, community support, and established best practices that can assist in troubleshooting and optimization."

### Integrations tab

MySQL connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- WordPress: 4.8 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Harshit G.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 51-200 employees

Published: March 13, 2025

> "The best thing I like about it’s integration with Excel."

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## WatchGuard Firebox

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (446 reviews)

Profile: [WatchGuard Firebox](https://www.capterra.com/p/154706/Unified-Threat-Management/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

WatchGuard Firebox is a comprehensive, advanced network security platform that protects your entire network from advanced threats.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Pros:

- Comprehensive network protection tools

- Consistent stability and uptime

Cons:

- High and unpredictable costs

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per User, Per Year

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- VPN: 4.6 rating

- Intrusion Prevention System: 4.6 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.5 rating

- IP Filtering: 4.6 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.0 rating

- Network Monitoring: 4.3 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.3 rating

- Content Filtering: 4.4 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Mike B.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Published: April 17, 2025

> "It has an intuitive easy to use interface, as well as the WatchGuard system manager software that also makes configuration and changes an easy task!"

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (446 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Gianmarco P.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Published: November 13, 2024

> "The best part about WatchGuard Firebox is its robust security features combined with easy management and high performance, making it ideal for businesses looking for strong, scalable network protection."

### Integrations tab

WatchGuard Firebox connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/154706/Unified-Threat-Management/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- WatchGuard AuthPoint: 4.9 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Rafał D.

Reviewer details: Education Management, 201-500 employees

Published: November 13, 2024

> "Strong Security Features, User-Friendly Interface, Scalability, Flexible Deployment Options, Comprehensive Reporting, Integrated Security Services, Regular Updates and Enhancements"

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## WebTitan

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (276 reviews)

Profile: [WebTitan](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

DNS web content & security filter for business that blocks malware, ransomware and phishing + provides advanced web content control.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.3 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $0.40

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Not available

- VPN: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Content Filtering: Available

- Network Monitoring: Not available

- Alerts/Notifications: Available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Available

- AI Copilot: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Candice P.

Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees

Published: December 20, 2021

> "The interface is just like the Spamtitan so it was an easy onboard."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (276 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Aaron T.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Published: November 21, 2024

> "It is also very flexible and can be used to have separate policies for different sets of users, and the AD integration makes this easy to apply."

### Integrations tab

WebTitan connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Boundless Automation: 4.5 rating

---

## ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (245 reviews)

Profile: [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Enhance network security with firewall management and in-depth security audits using Firewall Analyzer.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $395.00

Pricing details: Other, One Time

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.5 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.4 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.5 rating

- Policy Management: 4.6 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Real-Time Analytics: 2.0 rating

- VPN: 4.4 rating

- Log Access: 4.5 rating

- Real-Time Notifications: 4.5 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Craig S.

Reviewer details: E-Learning, 51-200 employees

Published: February 8, 2024

> "i'ts a comprehensive product that gives us the insights into our firewalls behavour in a customisable and detailed interface."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (245 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Parvendra K.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees

Published: June 30, 2026

> "It also supports multiple firewall vendors and offers customizable reports, and helps simplify auditing and troubleshooting."

### Integrations tab

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer connects with 5+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 4.7 rating

- Jira: 4.0 rating

- WatchGuard Firebox: 4.8 rating

- ServiceNow: 5.0 rating

- ManageEngine OpManager: 4.9 rating

---

## Cisco Meraki

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (130 reviews)

Profile: [Cisco Meraki](https://www.capterra.com/p/176649/Meraki-Systems-Manager/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Monitor and manage mobile and desktop devices in the cloud through a secure dashboard.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.1 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $40.00

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Intrusion Prevention System: 4.4 rating

- IP Filtering: 4.7 rating

- Policy Management: 4.6 rating

- Content Filtering: 4.2 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.0 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.2 rating

- Log Access: 4.0 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 3.7 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Annie A.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees

Published: May 5, 2025

> "Cisco Meraki is its intuitive cloud-based dashboard, which makes network management, monitoring, and policy enforcement incredibly easy"

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (130 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Annie A.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees

Published: May 5, 2025

> "Cisco Meraki is its intuitive cloud-based dashboard, which makes network management, monitoring, and policy enforcement incredibly easy"

---

## GoodAccess

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (103 reviews)

Profile: [GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Top-rated Zero Trust SASE/SSE for network security and regulatory compliance. Protect your business, anytime, anywhere.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.9 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $7.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- VPN: 5.0 rating

- Access Controls/Permissions: 4.5 rating

- Monitoring: 5.0 rating

- Network Monitoring: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Real-Time Monitoring: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Michael B.

Reviewer details: Computer Software, 1-10 employees

Published: August 7, 2023

> "I like the simplicity of the UI in the dashboard."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 (103 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Dejan M.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Published: August 17, 2023

> "The flexibility to create multiple gateways has allowed us to tailor the service to our specific needs, providing a customized solution that fits our business model."

### Integrations tab

GoodAccess connects with 4+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- Auth0: 4.7 rating

- OneLogin: 4.6 rating

- Ping Identity: 4.7 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Jenny C.

Reviewer details: Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

Published: August 8, 2023

> "The aspect of GoodAccess that I liked the most was its ease of integration within our business."

---

## Nessus

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (94 reviews)

Profile: [Nessus](https://www.capterra.com/p/130577/Nessus/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Nessus Pro, the industry leader in vulnerability assessment, helps you quickly and easily identify and fix vulnerabilities.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $4000.20

Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Not available

- VPN: Not available

- Policy Management: Available

- Content Filtering: Not available

- Network Monitoring: Not available

- Alerts/Notifications: Available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Verified Reviewer

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: October 5, 2020

> "Interfaces are simple and easy to navigate."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (94 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: ANILU M.

Reviewer details: Computer Software, Self-employed

Published: April 24, 2024

> "It has been used in the vulnerability analysis stage of the developed systems, it provides various analysis options, this tool accompanied by trained security personnel results in a good cybersecurity analysis"

---

## DNSFilter

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (88 reviews)

Profile: [DNSFilter](https://www.capterra.com/p/156036/DNSFilter/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

DNS-based threat protection & content filtering. Driven by realtime A.I. Built for MSPs and Enterprise.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $1.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Not available

- VPN: Available

- Policy Management: Not available

- Content Filtering: Available

- Network Monitoring: Not available

- Alerts/Notifications: Not available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Available

- AI Copilot: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Ali U.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Published: June 4, 2021

> "Easy to implement."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (88 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Kyle V.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees

Published: May 6, 2026

> "Overall, it’s a great product for security and protection for your devices."

### Integrations tab

DNSFilter connects with 1+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/156036/DNSFilter/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Zapier: 4.7 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Taylor M.

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 1-10 employees

Published: April 28, 2021

> "Global policies, ease of configuration, speed, integrations with AD, it just doesn't get much better than this."

---

## Perimeter 81

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (80 reviews)

Profile: [Perimeter 81](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Perimeter 81 provides secure access to local network, applications and cloud infrastructures with one unified platform.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $8.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- VPN: 4.6 rating

- Single Sign On: 4.5 rating

- Access Controls/Permissions: 5.0 rating

- Access Management: 5.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Event Logs: 4.0 rating

- Real-Time Monitoring: 4.0 rating

- Remote Monitoring & Management: 4.0 rating

- Policy Management: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Domenico P.

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 1-10 employees

Published: February 15, 2021

> "It is a Cloud service that lightens management and maintenance activities, making the end user independent from expensive hardware solutions or complex software solutions."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (80 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Monica G.

Reviewer details: Telecommunications, 201-500 employees

Published: March 19, 2025

> "The VPN client supports windows, mac, linux, android, and ios."

### Integrations tab

Perimeter 81 connects with 4+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating

- Google Cloud: 4.7 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating

- Heroku: 4.6 rating

---

## Mcafee Total Protection

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (78 reviews)

Profile: [Mcafee Total Protection](https://www.capterra.com/p/219069/Mcafee-Total-Protection/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Multi-layered identity protection platform that offers antivirus, safe browsing, ID theft protection, and secure VPN.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5

- Features: 4.3 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $29.99

Pricing details: Per Feature, One Time

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.7 rating

- Intrusion Prevention System: 4.4 rating

- IP Filtering: 4.3 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.3 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- VPN: 3.8 rating

- Network Monitoring: 4.3 rating

- Real-Time Monitoring: 4.3 rating

- Access Management: 4.3 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Nikit Singh K.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, Self-employed

Published: August 2, 2024

> "Its user interface is user-friendly, so even non computer experts can figure it out easily."

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## GlassWire

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (68 reviews)

Profile: [GlassWire](https://www.capterra.com/p/136163/GlassWire/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

GlassWire is a modern network monitor & security tool with a built in firewall.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $35.88

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.8 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.6 rating

- Vulnerability Scanning: 4.5 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.3 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Anti Virus: 3.0 rating

- Activity Tracking: 5.0 rating

- Alerts/Escalation: 5.0 rating

- Monitoring: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Brian M.

Reviewer details: Law Practice, 1-10 employees

Published: August 25, 2020

> "The bells and whistles are easily identified as well as explained in fairly seamless fashion with the well-meshed components."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (68 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Kevin F.

Reviewer details: Computer Software, 201-500 employees

Published: August 25, 2020

> "The Firewall and other detections such as "Evil Twin" or even change in name for software is awesome. And the Themes are super useful when you have to stare at a screen for any given moment.  "

---

## BrowseControl by CurrentWare

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (63 reviews)

Profile: [BrowseControl by CurrentWare](https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Web filtering software. Blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Restrictions can be customized based on user, computer, or OU.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $6.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Two-Factor Authentication: 5.0 rating

- Content Filtering: 4.7 rating

- Filtering: 4.7 rating

- Access Controls/Permissions: 4.2 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (63 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Verified Reviewer

Reviewer details: Insurance, 5,001-10,000 employees

Published: November 15, 2023

> "BrowseControl has been a great tool for our organisation due to the enhanced security that it provides because of which we are protected from the phishing, the online threats by blocking access to potentially harmful websites."

---

## Orca Security

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (60 reviews)

Profile: [Orca Security](https://www.capterra.com/p/188445/Orca-Security/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Comprehensive, AI-driven cloud security platform for AWS, Azure, GCP, and others, that’s easy to use and brings value from day one.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per User, Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Available

- VPN: Not available

- Policy Management: Available

- Content Filtering: Not available

- Network Monitoring: Not available

- Alerts/Notifications: Available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Available

- AI Copilot: Not available

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (60 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Edgaras G.

Reviewer details: Broadcast Media, 11-50 employees

Published: June 26, 2025

> "The platform primarily serves us as a way to back up all of our information in the cloud and restore it in the event of loss."

### Integrations tab

Orca Security connects with 7+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/188445/Orca-Security/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Slack: 5.0 rating

- Jira: 4.4 rating

- Okta: 5.0 rating

- ServiceNow: 4.5 rating

- Sumo: 4.2 rating

- Sumo Logic: 4.6 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Amitoj S.

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 501-1,000 employees

Published: May 25, 2022

> "Ease of installation/integration, efficiency in resolving issues, clear and concise UI that delivers information to us in a very actionable manner"

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## CrowdStrike

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (56 reviews)

Profile: [CrowdStrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/147662/CrowdStrike-Falcon/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity leader with a cloud-native platform for protecting endpoints, cloud workloads, identities, and data.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $8.99

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Real-Time Monitoring: 5.0 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.5 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 5.0 rating

- Server Monitoring: 4.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- IP Filtering: 3.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Kiran R.

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 51-200 employees

Published: February 3, 2025

> "Dashboard provides good overview and user friendly."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (56 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Jose M.

Reviewer details: Banking, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: September 3, 2025

> "Crowdstrike provides a solid and enhance protection against Cybercriminal Actors that represents a threat for any organization, with state of the art AI Engine that provides full visibility and automation across platforms, orchestrating remediation."

### Integrations tab

CrowdStrike connects with 4+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/147662/CrowdStrike-Falcon/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- Cloudflare: 3.0 rating

- Netskope Active Platform: 5.0 rating

- Google SecOps

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Verified Reviewer

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 51-200 employees

Published: January 8, 2026

> "Great enhancement in each module, which involves:"

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## Zscaler

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (48 reviews)

Profile: [Zscaler](https://www.capterra.com/p/175516/Zscaler-Internet-Access/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Zscaler Cloud Firewall offers cloud-native protection by inspecting traffic, blocking threats & securing all users, apps, and devices.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5

- Features: 4.2 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.1 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.7 rating

- Monitoring: 4.7 rating

- Policy Management: 4.7 rating

- Vulnerability Scanning: 4.0 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Remote Monitoring & Management: 3.8 rating

- Risk Alerts: 3.8 rating

- SSL Security: 4.0 rating

- Compliance Management: 4.5 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (48 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Aniruddha G.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: January 28, 2026

> "This is great product for highly regulations sector like finance, health, and auto mobile as it has lots of integration."

### Integrations tab

Zscaler connects with 2+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/175516/Zscaler-Internet-Access/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- CrowdStrike: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: 4.6 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Aniruddha G.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: January 28, 2026

> "This is great product for highly regulations sector like finance, health, and auto mobile as it has lots of integration."

---

## FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Profile: [FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/231835/FortiGate-Next-Generation-Firewalls/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

FortiGate VM cloud firewall delivers complete AI-powered content and network protection.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5

- Features: 4.6 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Intrusion Prevention System: 4.7 rating

- Content Filtering: 4.6 rating

- Network Monitoring: 4.5 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.4 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.5 rating

- Vulnerability Scanning: 4.4 rating

- VPN: 4.3 rating

- Filtering: 4.6 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Abhinandan Y.

Reviewer details: Computer Networking, 51-200 employees

Published: May 20, 2026

> "The user interface is straightforward, deployment is quick, and the firewall delivers stable performance even in large environments."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (44 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Abhinandan Y.

Reviewer details: Computer Networking, 51-200 employees

Published: May 20, 2026

> "It provides advanced features like IPS, VPN, web filtering, application control, and SD-WAN in a single platform, which simplifies network security operations."

---

## XG Firewall

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (35 reviews)

Profile: [XG Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/187688/Sophos-XG-Firewall/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Sophos XG Firewall provides next-generation firewall protection that blocks threats, automatically responds, and exposes hidden risks.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 4.5 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per Feature

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- VPN: 4.8 rating

- Policy Management: 4.6 rating

- Intrusion Prevention System: 4.8 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.5 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Content Filtering: 4.4 rating

- Log Access: 4.3 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.3 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.8 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Yolanda G.

Reviewer details: Telecommunications, 1-10 employees

Published: October 17, 2023

> "makes managing network security easier with all-new navigation."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (35 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Yolanda G.

Reviewer details: Telecommunications, 1-10 employees

Published: October 17, 2023

> "makes managing network security easier with all-new navigation."

---

## NordLayer

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (34 reviews)

Profile: [NordLayer](https://www.capterra.com/p/203059/NordLayer/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Secure network access solutions tailored to business needs with cutting-edge VPN, ZTNA, threat protection & threat intelligence.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $8.00

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Not available

- VPN: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Content Filtering: Not available

- Network Monitoring: Available

- Alerts/Notifications: Not available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Available

- AI/Machine Learning: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Fred L.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 11-50 employees

Published: December 12, 2022

> "The online user interface and the software interface itself are easy enough for all staff to navigate, in particular admin can restrict settings within the app to ensure correct use and reduce tickets from staff having issues connecting."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (34 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Rakhi V.

Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees

Published: April 27, 2026

> "It is positive because it offers a secure and practical way to manage remote access for teams."

### Integrations tab

NordLayer connects with 10+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/203059/NordLayer/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Workspace: 4.7 rating

- Google Cloud: 4.7 rating

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- Jamf Pro: 4.7 rating

- JumpCloud: 4.6 rating

- SentinelOne: 4.8 rating

- OneLogin: 4.6 rating

- Microsoft Entra ID: 5.0 rating

- CrowdStrike: 4.7 rating

---

## Qualys Cloud Platform

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (33 reviews)

Profile: [Qualys Cloud Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/82971/QualysGuard-Enterprise/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Monitors the vulnerability management process, tracks remediation and ensures policy compliance.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5

- Features: 4.2 out of 5

- Value for Money: 3.9 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Per User, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Not available

- VPN: Not available

- Policy Management: Available

- Content Filtering: Not available

- Network Monitoring: Not available

- Alerts/Notifications: Available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Amisha J.

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees

Published: March 9, 2026

> "The customer support and documentation are very helpful during setup and troubleshooting, and once users understand the interface the platform become efficient to use for daily security operations."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (33 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Amisha J.

Reviewer details: Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees

Published: March 9, 2026

> "The customer support and documentation are very helpful during setup and troubleshooting, and once users understand the interface the platform become efficient to use for daily security operations."

### Integrations tab

Qualys Cloud Platform connects with 2+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/82971/QualysGuard-Enterprise/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Cloud: 4.7 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 5.0 rating

---

## Sense Defence AI

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (32 reviews)

Profile: [Sense Defence AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002920/Sense-Defence-AI/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Web application firewall (WAF) that lets users defend business APIs or high-end web applications against bots and common web exploits.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5

- Features: 4.7 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $99.00

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Real-Time Monitoring: 4.9 rating

- IP Filtering: 5.0 rating

- Network Monitoring: 5.0 rating

- Monitoring: 4.7 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Alerts/Notifications: 4.5 rating

- SSL Security: 5.0 rating

- API: 5.0 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 5.0 rating

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Kareem E.

Reviewer details: Human Resources, 1,001-5,000 employees

Published: November 20, 2023

> "I have enjoyed a user friendly dashboard with smooth interface with any systems. Whenever a new deal is introduced, I find it easy to implement and adopt any changes."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (32 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Anil J.

Reviewer details: Education Management, 10,001+ employees

Published: November 29, 2023

> "The ability to access instantaneous and actionable intelligence empowers administrators to uphold a vigilant security stance, mitigating risks promptly and ensuring the continued resilience of the protected digital assets"

### Integrations tab

Sense Defence AI connects with 3+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002920/Sense-Defence-AI/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Sumo Logic: 4.6 rating

- elastic.io: 4.8 rating

- Webhook Relay: 5.0 rating

#### Integrations-related review snippet

Reviewer: Kumari P.

Reviewer details: Education Management, 501-1,000 employees

Published: November 17, 2023

> "This AI driven software has helped us in minimizing bots attack and prevented our APIs."

---

## Wordfence

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Profile: [Wordfence](https://www.capterra.com/p/207389/Wordfence/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Endpoint protection platform that helps IT professionals protect WordPress websites from targeted attacks, malware, and other threats.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: Not available

Pricing details: Flat Rate

Free trial: No

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Intrusion Prevention System: 5.0 rating

- IP Filtering: 5.0 rating

- Vulnerability Scanning: 4.8 rating

- Intrusion Detection System: 4.8 rating

#### Lowest rated features

- Monitoring: 4.0 rating

- Alerts/Escalation: 5.0 rating

- Filtering: 5.0 rating

- Real-Time Monitoring: 5.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (29 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Joël T.

Reviewer details: Computer Software, 1-10 employees

Published: July 3, 2023

> "The plugin also comes at extremely low fees which is advantageous for even individual businesses. While there are many site security out there that claim to do the work, however, they are just trying- while Wordfence performs."

---

## Cloudbric

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Profile: [Cloudbric](https://www.capterra.com/p/153957/Cloudbric/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Network security tool that enables blocking of web attacks through application firewall, leakage protection, SSL certificate and more.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $29.00

Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Not available

- VPN: Available

- Policy Management: Not available

- Content Filtering: Not available

- Network Monitoring: Not available

- Alerts/Notifications: Not available

- Log Access: Not available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Not available

- AI Copilot: Not available

---

## Kiteworks

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (27 reviews)

Profile: [Kiteworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/119690/Kiteworks/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Kiteworks protects privacy & ensures compliance of sensitive content sent via email, file share, file transfer, APIs, and web forms.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5

- Customer Service: 3.6 out of 5

- Features: 4.1 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $15.00

Pricing details: Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Most popular features

- Intrusion Prevention System: Not available

- Intrusion Detection System: Available

- VPN: Available

- Policy Management: Available

- Content Filtering: Available

- Network Monitoring: Available

- Alerts/Notifications: Available

- Log Access: Available

- Next-Generation Firewall: Not available

- Access Management: Not available

- AI/Machine Learning: Available

- AI Copilot: Not available

#### Feature-related review snippet

Reviewer: Athene K.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1-10 employees

Published: February 23, 2026

> "Strong security and compliance features, good collaboration tools and easy to use interface."

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (27 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Athene K.

Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1-10 employees

Published: February 23, 2026

> "Strong security and compliance features, good collaboration tools and easy to use interface."

### Integrations tab

Kiteworks connects with 17+ software tools.

[See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/119690/Kiteworks/#integrations)

#### Most popular integrations

- Google Drive: 5.0 rating

- OneDrive: 4.5 rating

- Microsoft SharePoint: 5.0 rating

- Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating

- Okta: 4.7 rating

- Twilio: 4.4 rating

- Splunk Enterprise: 4.6 rating

- RSA SecurID: 4.6 rating

- IBM Security MaaS360: 4.2 rating

---

## AppTrana

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (24 reviews)

Profile: [AppTrana](https://www.capterra.com/p/195294/AppTrana/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

AppTrana web application firewall stops known and emerging attacks with zero false positives and secures your business-critical assets.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.4 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $99.00

Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Server Monitoring: 4.0 rating

- Alerts/Notifications: 3.0 rating

- Policy Management: 3.0 rating

- Access Controls/Permissions: 1.0 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (24 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Mahesh L.

Reviewer details: Insurance, 51-200 employees

Published: December 13, 2021

> "Firewall and DDOS protection were quite helpful"

---

## ZeroTrusted.ai

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (23 reviews)

Profile: [ZeroTrusted.ai](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023881/ZeroTrusted-ai/)

Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery

### Overview tab

#### What is this product about?

Cloud-based solution that helps businesses maintain anonymity, detect plagiarism, identify injection attacks, and manage compliance.

#### Rating breakdown

- Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5

- Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5

- Features: 4.8 out of 5

- Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5

#### Pros and cons based on reviews

Not available

#### Starting price

Starting price: $29.99

Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial: Yes

Free demo: No

### Features tab

#### Highest rated features

- Network Monitoring: 4.7 rating

- Reporting/Analytics: 4.6 rating

- IP Filtering: 4.7 rating

### Gallery tab

Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (23 reviews)

#### Related review snippet

Reviewer: Feranmi O.

Reviewer details: Research, 51-200 employees

Published: October 23, 2024

> "Zerotrusted.ai strikes the right balance between maintaining performance and providing top tier security which is essential for our fast-paced environment."

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Table of Contents

-   [The benefits of firewall software](#the-benefits-of-firewall-software)
-   [Typical features of firewall software](#typical-features-of-firewall-software)
-   [The cost of firewall software](#the-cost-of-firewall-software)
-   [Considerations when purchasing firewall software](#considerations-when-purchasing-firewall-software)

## The benefits of firewall software

-   **Ensures security compliance:** If your business deals with confidential user data, such as finance, law, or healthcare information, you have to adhere to data privacy regulations. Firewall software can be configured to help your business meet government and industry regulations to avoid legal penalties. 
-   **Creates a first line of defense against hackers:** Without firewall software, unauthorized third-party users may attempt to hack your company's sensitive information. Firewalls help prevent such intrusions by providing a reliable shield between your business network and the internet.
    
-   **Monitors network traffic:** Any data that flows in or out of your business network is susceptible to malicious threats that could compromise your company's data. Firewall software monitors the data flow based on pre-established rules or filters to ensure your business network stays secure. 
-   **Filters content:** Firewall software can help your business control the type of content employees have access to. The software filters out websites that host malware or contain inappropriate content for the workplace, thereby improving employee security.
    
-   **Sends malicious activity alerts:** Firewall software solutions track IPs and signatures to identify users or applications that may threaten your network’s security. When a malicious agent is detected on a computer system, the firewall software notifies you immediately.
    

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## Typical features of firewall software

-   **IP filtering:** Control or restrict network traffic based on the source and destination of IP addresses, protocols, and ports to block malicious traffic.
    
-   **Network monitoring:** Track and collect data on the current health of servers and other network components.
    
-   **Reporting/analytics:** Track key metrics such as CPU and memory utilization, number of intrusions detected, and network traffic flow to gain insights into your company's network security. 
-   **Access management:** Control and manage user authentication and access to company data or resources.
    
-   **Alerts/notifications:** Receive alerts and notifications when malicious software is identified within your company's network.
    
-   **Content filtering:** Control or restrict access to certain web content or applications to prevent malware from entering your company's network.
    
-   **Intrusion detection system:** Receive alerts when security is breached by third parties. 
-   **Intrusion prevention system:** Monitor network traffic to prevent malicious activities or intruders.
    
-   **Log access:** Collect, search, and analyze historical access, audit, and security logs.
    

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## The cost of firewall software

Most products in this market are priced as annual subscriptions. Pricing can be divided into three pricing tiers based on the starting prices: 

**Price ranges\*:**

-   $19 - $48
    
-   $48 - $99
    
-   $99+
    

_\*The pricing included is for the entry-level/lowest-priced offering found on vendor websites on April 12, 2022. These ranges correspond to the 25th, 75th, and 100th percentiles of pricing information gathered from vendor websites of sample products._

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## Considerations when purchasing firewall software

-   **Compatibility with broader security platforms:** No matter which firewall software solution you choose, it is crucial to check its compatibility with your existing enterprise security stack. You should be able to plug the firewall software into your current security platforms so it can access, analyze, and inform policies on all network activity.
    
-   **Number of users:** When purchasing firewall software, be sure to consider the number of users that will need access to the software. If you’re a small business that intends to grow substantially over the next few years, opt for a firewall tool that can not only protect your business networks from malicious users but also accommodate additional user seats as your business grows.
    
-   **Installation and troubleshooting support:** Once you have chosen a firewall platform, ensure that it is properly installed. Errors during the firewall setup process can lead to security lags that could be exploited by intruders. Select a vendor that offers guidance on the best approach to set up a firewall as well as provides customer support further down the road.
    
-   **Need for a virtual private network (VPN):** A VPN enables users to securely connect to a business network from out-of-office locations. If your company has a large number of remote workers, consider purchasing a firewall program that features a VPN to ensure your network stays secure when establishing remote connections.
    

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**Sources**

Products evaluated for the pricing calculation were taken from Capterra's [firewall software directory](https://www.capterra.com/firewall-software/), sorted by number of reviews. The pricing ranges exclude freemium versions of the products. The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in Capterra's directory that offer them.