Self-hosted network security
IPFire privacy rating
Linux-based firewall distribution for routers and gateways, with a web interface, intrusion prevention, VPN support and add-on packages.
Summary
IPFire scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the self-hosted network security criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).
Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The fireinfo hardware statistics service is off until the user enables it, and the website loads no third-party trackers.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by donations and Lightning Wire Labs hardware sales, with no ads or data sales.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.