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EndianOS

Paid#49 of 76 in Firewall Software

EndianOS: A Linux-only firewall OS with deep inspection, industrial networking, VPNs, and centralized appliance access. Ranked #49 of 76 in Firewall Software by our editors (4.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for linux firewalling for specialized networks.

4.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.3 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Linux firewalling for specialized networks
Outbound control
Advanced
Founded
2003 · Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Deep-packet inspection, intrusion prevention, and application rules
- Layer 2 VPN support for SCADA and legacy protocols
- High availability, WAN failover, and centralized appliance access
Where it doesn't
- Available only for Linux environments
- Pricing requires contacting Endian
- Specialized features may exceed simpler firewall needs

Our verdict on EndianOS

EndianOS is a Linux-based operating system for Endian security gateways in business and industrial environments. Its UTM edition combines firewall protection, intrusion prevention, antivirus, VPN connectivity, and web-based administration. The 4i edition adds industrial network protection, protocol filtering, and secure remote access for OT and ICS environments. It can run on dedicated hardware, virtual machines, or in the cloud, making it a fit for teams managing specialized IT or operational technology gateways.

The feature depth is strongest where network control and industrial connectivity overlap. EndianOS supports time-based and Geo-IP firewall rules, deep-packet inspection, application-based outgoing rules, network segmentation, and zone isolation. VPN coverage includes IPsec and OpenVPN for site-to-site and remote access, plus Layer 2 VPN support for SCADA and legacy protocols. High availability clustering and WAN failover address continuity needs, while web-based administration and centralized access to Endian appliances support multi-appliance operations.

EndianOS uses a contact-sales pricing model, and its UTM and 4i variants align the product with different business and industrial deployments. That approach suits organizations that need a tailored gateway platform rather than a simple standalone firewall purchase. The main trade-off is platform scope: Linux is the stated platform, and the product's broad security and OT capabilities may be more than a small team needs for basic perimeter filtering. Choose EndianOS when application control, segmentation, industrial protocols, VPNs, or centralized appliance access are priorities. A simpler firewall is likely a better fit for deployments without those requirements.

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EndianOS pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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EndianOS fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Outbound control	Advanced
Rule direction	Both
Connection alerts	Not verified
Application rules	Yes
Supported platforms	linux
Central management	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	endian.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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