CacheGuard

CacheGuard

CacheGuard Technologies
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NordVPN

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About

CacheGuard-OS is a free, open-source Linux-based network security appliance OS that turns any standard x86 machine into a UTM gateway. It sits between your devices and your ISP router, becoming the checkpoint for all internet traffic — no IT team required. Open-source since its first release, CacheGuard-OS includes: stateful firewall, web antivirus (ClamAV), URL filtering, SSL inspection, WAF (ModSecurity), VPN server (StrongSwan), web cache (Squid), QoS (IPRoute2), and WAN load balancing. It installs on bare metal or any common hypervisor in under an hour. Configuration is handled through a web-based admin interface with no command-line expertise needed. Built for small businesses, schools, and sysadmins who need production-grade network security on commodity hardware.

About

We help companies keep their networks and Internet connections secure. Our VPN service adds an extra layer of protection to secure your communications. We do this by applying strong encryption to all incoming and outgoing traffic so that no third parties can access your confidential information. Protect your organization against security breaches. Secure remote team access. Simplify business network security. Access region-specific online content from anywhere in the world

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Network Security & Optimization for SMB

Audience

Individuals or organizations that need secure remote access via VPN

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$3.29/month
$3.29 per month for 2-year plan
$4.99 per month for 1-year plan
$11.99 per month for 1-month plan
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.6 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • We acquired the solution for our deployment in our branches with a goal of load balancing and QoS features, I have to say that we were impressed by the quality of the solution and the professionalism of the support team. I highly recommend CacheGuard.
  • Hello! I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that I've been really impressed with CacheGuard. The service has been incredibly user-friendly and has exceeded my expectations in terms of simplicity and effectiveness.

Cons

  • We have the solution in production and so far so good.
  • I also wanted to express my sincere appreciation to the CacheGuard support team. They've been fantastic in providing prompt and helpful assistance whenever I've needed it. Thank You.

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Multi platform supported and easy to connect to web. Connection is super fast with lots of locations. The interface is very friendly and easy to understand and gives you many tools.
  • It make it tough for hacker to hack you. You can access content restricted in your area. Let you surf internet with getting detected. Reliable and a lot of server points you can choose from.
  • I like it a lot because it has an excellent Hosting system aligned to different Ip. It is convenient, and it fits the basic needs of IP address changes to overcome access barriers to websites with limitations. It is instrumental; the interface is extraordinary.
  • NordVPN is easy to setup and easy to use. I like that there is both a mobile and web version. The premium version allows access to servers all over the world making browsing secure.
  • The pros of using Nord VPN are that you get higher speeds, the connectivity is great, unblocks almost everything on the internet, is secure, is available for almost all devices and lastly the price is not that expensive too.
  • I am using it to protect my privacy over the internet from harmful website and malware, and it is working fine. It doesn't affect internet speed at all. It is very secure and completely hide your IP from others.
  • Better service, reliable, works on the WireGuard VPN technology, has Multihop and Tor features as well, very easy to use, has strong customer privacy stance.
  • WireGaurd VPN technology. Multiple and Tor connections. Easy to use. It offer a lot of server locations, giving you many option for spoofing your location. Strong customer privacy stance.
  • I like many things in this application like: Connectivity is very strong. We can connect to any server and download any movies or files we want. It has a very good security as well, our browsing data and downloaded data is safe while using this application. we can use this application in any device either on phone, pc, etc.
  • Great speed with a fast connection and connect very easily to the internet. The interface is quite simple and basic. Unblock everything and make your network secure.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

CacheGuard Technologies
Founded: 2025
France
www.cacheguard.com

Company Information

Nord Security
Founded: 2012
nordvpn.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Proton VPN

Proton VPN

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SONiC

SONiC

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Private Internet Access (PIA)

Private Internet Access (PIA)

Private Internet Access
TorGuard

TorGuard

TorGuard VPN
MyIPHide

MyIPHide

Didsoft

Categories

Categories

Proxy Servers Supported
VPN Supported

Network Security Features

Access Control Supported
Analytics / Reporting Not Supported
Compliance Reporting Not Supported
Firewalls Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Not Supported
Intrusion Detection System Not Supported
Threat Response Not Supported
VPN Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Not Supported

Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Features

Access Control / Permissions Supported
Alerts / Notifications Not Supported
Automate and Orchestrate Security Not Supported
Automated Attack Detection Not Supported
Dashboard Supported
DDoS Protection Not Supported
IP Reputation Checking Supported
Managed Rules Supported
OWASP Protection Supported
Reporting / Analytics Supported
Secure App Delivery Not Supported
Server Cloaking Supported
Virtual Patching Supported
Zero-Day Attack Prevention Not Supported

VPN Features

Anonymous Browsing Not Supported
DNS Leak Protection Supported
For Digital Security Not Supported
For Financial Security Not Supported
For Gaming Not Supported
For Streaming Not Supported
Kill Switch Supported
Multi-Language Supported
Multi-Protocol Supported
Peer-to-Peer Supported
Policy Management Not Supported
Remote Access Supported
Web Inspection Not Supported
White Label Not Supported

Integrations

Desktop.com Not Supported
NordLayer Not Supported
Orion Terminal Not Supported
Proxmox VE Supported
Purify Digital Not Supported
Safari Not Supported
VMware ESXi Supported
VirtualBox Supported
api:VPN Not Supported

Integrations

Desktop.com Supported
NordLayer Supported
Orion Terminal Supported
Proxmox VE Not Supported
Purify Digital Supported
Safari Supported
VMware ESXi Not Supported
VirtualBox Not Supported
api:VPN Supported
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