Firewall tools.
Application firewall
Safely build private networks without configs, firewalls or access control lists
Top-rated antispam for contact forms, comments, WooCommerce, eCommerce, and login. No CAPTCHAs, no friction, just background anti spam protection.
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.
WordPress login security with brute force protection, Two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA), firewall, IP/country blocking, and login monitoring
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
Host-based application firewall
Hide and Secure WP paths with the complete WP security suite for Site Hardening. Includes 8G Firewall, Brute Force protection, and Passkeys.
Host-based application firewall
Open-source firewall to block unknown outgoing connections
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
Protect your website investment with All-In-One Security (AIOS) – a comprehensive and easy to use security plugin designed especially for WordPress.
A true Web Application Firewall to protect and secure WordPress.
Complete digital protection featuring advanced malware defense and a reinforced network firewall
Mechanism to bypass the Great Firewall
This Anti-Malware scanner searches for Malware, Viruses, and other security threats and vulnerabilities on your server and it helps you fix them.
WordPress Security Protection: Malware scanner, Firewall, Login Security, DB Backup, Anti-Spam...
Protect your website by concealing vulnerable WordPress traces, plugins, themes, login/admin url. 2FA, Captcha, Firewall, Security Headers etc.
Network monitor and firewall
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
Host-based application firewall
Host-based application firewall
Generate firewall configs for multiple firewall platforms
Firewall app
🛡️ Open-source and cloud-native Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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Vallum ranks #1 in our editorial review, based on verified user reviews, live merchant pricing, and product depth. See the full ranking above for #2–#25.
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Yes — several products in this list offer a free or freemium tier. Check each product page for current plan details.
Selecting the right firewall platform is rarely about picking the market leader — it's about matching the tool to the shape of your team, workflow, and budget. Below we've broken down the questions we ask when evaluating 25 products in this category, so you can shortcut weeks of vendor demos and free-trial fatigue.
Write down the single outcome you need — faster onboarding, lower cost per seat, better integrations. A firewall tool that wins on one dimension usually loses on another; pick your dimension first.
Small teams (1–10) reward simplicity and per-seat pricing. Mid-market teams (10–200) need SSO, granular roles, and audit logs. Enterprise buyers should shortlist only vendors with published SOC 2 reports.
The sticker price is the smallest number. Add implementation, migration, add-on modules, training, and the eventual switching cost. Multiply year-one pricing by three for a realistic 3-year TCO.
The tools you already run — CRM, billing, identity, data warehouse — dictate what will work. Any shortlist candidate that can't native-integrate with your top 3 systems is a soft no.
We scored every firewall vendor on the shortlist against the same feature matrix. If a candidate misses more than two of these, we recommend moving on — the category has matured enough that all of these should be table stakes.
Enough for solo users and evaluators. Expect capped seats, no SSO, community support only. Great for validating that firewall fits your workflow before spending.
The sweet spot for most 10–100 person teams. Full feature access, standard integrations, email support, and typically monthly billing with no commit.
Adds SSO, SCIM provisioning, advanced permissions, dedicated support, and legal review of DPAs. Annual contracts, often 20–40% higher than list.
Need a firewall tool that scales from 3 to 30 seats without a re-platform. Favor freemium + self-serve.
Prioritise automation, integrations with the existing stack, and reporting dashboards leadership can read at a glance.
Focus on SSO, audit trails, data residency, and DPA / SOC 2 documentation before the contract is signed.
Start with our #1 pick, Vallum, or browse the full ranking above. Every product page shows live merchant prices, verified reviews, and side-by-side comparison against category alternatives.
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