IPFire
ipfire.orgMore Than A Firewall
Securityfirewallopen-sourcenetwork-securityvpnlinuxintrusion-preventionpacket-inspection
About
IPFire is an open-source, Linux-based firewall platform offering enterprise-grade network security including stateful packet inspection, VPN support (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec), and network segmentation. It includes a web-based management console, a geolocation database, and a domain blocklist, all community-reviewed and independently audited. It is free to download and run, with optional commercial appliances and support available.
Problem
Organizations need a transparent, customizable, and cost-predictable firewall solution without vendor lock-in or hidden feature paywalls.
For
businesses, educational institutions, and technically savvy individuals seeking open-source network security solutions
How it works
IPFire runs as a hardened Linux-based OS deployed on commodity or dedicated hardware, providing stateful packet inspection, VPN tunnels, network segmentation, and an integrated IPS through a web management console.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched