# Best Free Firewall Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free Firewall software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/firewall-software/s/free

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# Best Firewall Software for free

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[4.7 (68)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136163/GlassWire/reviews/)

GlassWire is a modern network monitor & security tool with a built in firewall. [Learn more about GlassWire](https://www.capterra.com/p/136163/GlassWire/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

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

[4.6 (2095)](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/reviews/)

Meet the database challenges of next gen web, cloud, & communications services with uncompromising scalability, uptime and scalability [Learn more about MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

86% recommend this product

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

[4.7 (93)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130577/Nessus/reviews/)

Nessus Pro, the industry leader in vulnerability assessment, helps you quickly and easily identify and fix vulnerabilities. [Learn more about Nessus](https://www.capterra.com/p/130577/Nessus/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

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

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

Sophos XG Firewall provides next-generation firewall protection that blocks threats, automatically responds, and exposes hidden risks. [Learn more about XG Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/187688/Sophos-XG-Firewall/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

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

[4.6 (29)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153957/Cloudbric/reviews/)

Network security tool that enables blocking of web attacks through application firewall, leakage protection, SSL certificate and more. [Learn more about Cloudbric](https://www.capterra.com/p/153957/Cloudbric/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

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

[4.9 (28)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207389/Wordfence/reviews/)

Endpoint protection platform that helps IT professionals protect WordPress websites from targeted attacks, malware, and other threats. [Learn more about Wordfence](https://www.capterra.com/p/207389/Wordfence/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

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

[4.6 (24)](https://www.capterra.com/p/195294/AppTrana/reviews/)

AppTrana web application firewall stops known and emerging attacks with zero false positives and secures your business-critical assets. [Learn more about AppTrana](https://www.capterra.com/p/195294/AppTrana/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

[## NG Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/149070/NG-Firewall/)

[4.8 (20)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149070/NG-Firewall/reviews/)

Cloud-based solution that includes network security, user management, content filtering, and performance optimization tools. [Learn more about NG Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/149070/NG-Firewall/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

[## Papertrail](https://www.capterra.com/p/180057/Papertrail/)

[4.3 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180057/Papertrail/reviews/)

SolarWinds® Papertrail is a cloud-hosted log management tool built for faster troubleshooting of infrastructure & application issues. [Learn more about Papertrail](https://www.capterra.com/p/180057/Papertrail/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

[## MeghOps](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004551/MeghOps/)

[5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004551/MeghOps/#reviews)

MeghOps is a provider of all-in-one cyber security solution. With the help of MeghOps cloud security platform, cloud security comp [Learn more about MeghOps](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004551/MeghOps/)

Firewall features reviewers most value

Alerts/Notifications

Content Filtering

Intrusion Detection System

Intrusion Prevention System

Log Access

Network Monitoring

Next-Generation Firewall

Policy Management

VPN

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