--- title: "Best Firewall Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Firewall software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/firewall-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Firewall Software for small business ## Top 8 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Firewall products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Sense Defence AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002920/Sense-Defence-AI/) | 4.9 out of 5 (32 reviews) | 5.0 out of 5 (15 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $99.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Network Monitoring; Not included: Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Next-Generation Firewall, Policy Management, VPN | | 2 | [XG Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/187688/Sophos-XG-Firewall/) | 4.5 out of 5 (35 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (18 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | Contact vendor | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Network Monitoring, Next-Generation Firewall, Policy Management, VPN | | 3 | [GlassWire](https://www.capterra.com/p/136163/GlassWire/) | 4.7 out of 5 (69 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $35.88 Flat Rate, Per Year | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Intrusion Detection System, Network Monitoring; Not included: Content Filtering, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Next-Generation Firewall, Policy Management, VPN | | 4 | [ZeroTrusted.ai](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023881/ZeroTrusted-ai/) | 4.8 out of 5 (23 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (23 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $29.99 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Network Monitoring; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Next-Generation Firewall, Policy Management, VPN | | 5 | [BrowseControl by CurrentWare](https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/) | 4.7 out of 5 (63 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (18 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $6.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Content Filtering; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Network Monitoring, Next-Generation Firewall, Policy Management, VPN | | 6 | [FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/231835/FortiGate-Next-Generation-Firewalls/) | 4.7 out of 5 (44 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (43 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Network Monitoring, Next-Generation Firewall, VPN; Not included: Alerts/Notifications, Log Access, Policy Management | | 7 | [Cisco Meraki](https://www.capterra.com/p/176649/Meraki-Systems-Manager/) | 4.5 out of 5 (130 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (33 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $40.00 | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Content Filtering, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Network Monitoring, Policy Management, VPN; Not included: Next-Generation Firewall | | 8 | [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/) | 4.5 out of 5 (247 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (67 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $395.00 Other, One Time | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Prevention System, Log Access, Next-Generation Firewall, Policy Management, VPN; Not included: Content Filtering, Network Monitoring | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Firewall software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 8 product details ### 1. [Sense Defence AI](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002920/Sense-Defence-AI/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (32 reviews) Category rating: 5.0 out of 5 (15 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $99.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Content Filtering: Not included - Intrusion Detection System: Not included - Intrusion Prevention System: Not included - Log Access: Not included - Network Monitoring: Included - Next-Generation Firewall: Not included - Policy Management: Not included - VPN: Not included --- ### 2. [XG Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/187688/Sophos-XG-Firewall/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (35 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (18 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Content Filtering: Included - Intrusion Detection System: Included - Intrusion Prevention System: Included - Log Access: Included - Network Monitoring: Included - Next-Generation Firewall: Included - Policy Management: Included - VPN: Included --- ### 3. [GlassWire](https://www.capterra.com/p/136163/GlassWire/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (69 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $35.88 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Content Filtering: Not included - Intrusion Detection System: Included - Intrusion Prevention System: Not included - Log Access: Not included - Network Monitoring: Included - Next-Generation Firewall: Not included - Policy Management: Not included - VPN: Not included --- ### 4. [ZeroTrusted.ai](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023881/ZeroTrusted-ai/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (23 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (23 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $29.99 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Not included - Content Filtering: Not included - Intrusion Detection System: Not included - Intrusion Prevention System: Not included - Log Access: Not included - Network Monitoring: Included - Next-Generation Firewall: Not included - Policy Management: Not included - VPN: Not included --- ### 5. [BrowseControl by CurrentWare](https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (63 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (18 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $6.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Not included - Content Filtering: Included - Intrusion Detection System: Not included - Intrusion Prevention System: Not included - Log Access: Not included - Network Monitoring: Not included - Next-Generation Firewall: Not included - Policy Management: Not included - VPN: Not included --- ### 6. [FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/p/231835/FortiGate-Next-Generation-Firewalls/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (44 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (43 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Not included - Content Filtering: Included - Intrusion Detection System: Included - Intrusion Prevention System: Included - Log Access: Not included - Network Monitoring: Included - Next-Generation Firewall: Included - Policy Management: Not included - VPN: Included --- ### 7. [Cisco Meraki](https://www.capterra.com/p/176649/Meraki-Systems-Manager/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (130 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (33 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $40.00 Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Content Filtering: Included - Intrusion Detection System: Included - Intrusion Prevention System: Included - Log Access: Included - Network Monitoring: Included - Next-Generation Firewall: Not included - Policy Management: Included - VPN: Included --- ### 8. [ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (247 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (67 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $395.00 Other, One Time Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Content Filtering: Not included - Intrusion Detection System: Included - Intrusion Prevention System: Included - Log Access: Included - Network Monitoring: Not included - Next-Generation Firewall: Included - Policy Management: Included - VPN: Included --- ## All firewall software for small businesses [## MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) [4.6 (2099)](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 [## AVG Internet Security Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/199318/AVG-Internet-Security-Business-Edition/) [4.3 (286)](https://www.capterra.com/p/199318/AVG-Internet-Security-Business-Edition/reviews/) Protect your business from viruses, ransomware, and email threats including spam, phishing, and more. [Learn more about AVG Internet Security Business Edition](https://www.capterra.com/p/199318/AVG-Internet-Security-Business-Edition/) 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 [## WebTitan](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/) [4.5 (276)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/reviews/) DNS web content & security filter for business that blocks malware, ransomware and phishing + provides advanced web content control. [Learn more about WebTitan](https://www.capterra.com/p/146034/WebTitan/) 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 [## ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/) [4.5 (247)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/reviews/) Enhance network security with firewall management and in-depth security audits using Firewall Analyzer. [Learn more about ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/172277/ManageEngine-Firewall-Analyzer/) 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 87% recommend this product [## Cisco Meraki](https://www.capterra.com/p/176649/Meraki-Systems-Manager/) [4.5 (130)](https://www.capterra.com/p/176649/Meraki-Systems-Manager/reviews/) Monitor and manage mobile and desktop devices in the cloud through a secure dashboard. [Learn more about Cisco Meraki](https://www.capterra.com/p/176649/Meraki-Systems-Manager/) 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 [## GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/) [4.9 (103)](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/reviews/) Top-rated Zero Trust SASE/SSE for network security and regulatory compliance. Protect your business, anytime, anywhere. [Learn more about GoodAccess](https://www.capterra.com/p/208155/GoodAccess/) 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 93% recommend this product [## Nessus](https://www.capterra.com/p/130577/Nessus/) [4.7 (94)](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 [## Perimeter 81](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/) [4.8 (80)](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/reviews/) Perimeter 81 provides secure access to local network, applications and cloud infrastructures with one unified platform. [Learn more about Perimeter 81](https://www.capterra.com/p/166731/Perimeter-81/) 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 [## GlassWire](https://www.capterra.com/p/136163/GlassWire/) [4.7 (69)](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 [## BrowseControl by CurrentWare](https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/) [4.7 (63)](https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/reviews/) Web filtering software. Blocks websites based on URLs and categories. Restrictions can be customized based on user, computer, or OU. [Learn more about BrowseControl by CurrentWare](https://www.capterra.com/p/218437/BrowseControl/) 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 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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