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Description
CacheGuard-OS is an open-source Linux-based UTM gateway appliance OS that has been in active development since 2002. It is designed to run on commodity x86 hardware and act as the default route between an internal network and the internet, replacing the ISP-provided router as the traffic checkpoint.
The stack integrates: Squid (web cache and proxy), ClamAV (web antivirus), ModSecurity (WAF), StrongSwan (IPsec/IKEv2 VPN), IPRoute2 (QoS and WAN load balancing), NetFilter (stateful firewall), SSL inspection, and URL filtering. All components are configured through a web-based admin interface rather than directly, making the platform accessible to operators without deep Linux expertise while remaining auditable by those who want to inspect the underlying configuration.
The OS has been open-source since its first release — source ships on every installed appliance. It was recently published publicly on GitHub to make the codebase easier to browse and audit.
Target deployments are small to medium networks — SMBs, schools, and branch offices — where a commercial UTM appliance is overkill on budget but the threat surface is the same. Runs on bare metal or common hypervisors (VMware, VirtualBox, KVM, Hyper-V). No vendor lock-in, no subscription, no licence cost.
GitHub: cacheguard/CacheGuard-OS
Description
Advanced DNS traffic management and comprehensive network oversight are now at your fingertips. Our system intelligently directs users to the optimal cloud, server, or CDN, ensuring they always receive the best performance. We provide all the tools necessary to enhance your networking and cloud infrastructure. By utilizing multiple CDNs, you can effectively expand your coverage area, guaranteeing continuous uptime even during service interruptions, while also achieving remarkable performance improvements. Mitigate a provider’s limitations by leveraging another vendor’s advantages, allowing you to maintain the fastest speeds and uninterrupted service worldwide. Our Intelligent Traffic Optimization (ITO) system automatically directs traffic to the quickest available resources within your network. With our latency load balancers, DNS records are refreshed every 30 seconds to link to the most responsive instances! The Global Load Balancer (GLB) merges GeoDNS routing strategies with load balancing methods to control traffic on a worldwide scale. When a user makes a request to your GLB records, they receive an answer from nameservers located in their respective regions, ensuring the response is tailored to their local context. This approach not only enhances user experience but also optimizes resource utilization across diverse geographic locations.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Proxmox VE
No
VMware ESXi
No
VirtualBox
No
Pricing Details
$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
CacheGuard Technologies
Founded
2025
Country
France
Website
www.cacheguard.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Tiggee
Founded
1999
Country
United States
Website
constellix.com
Product Features
Network Security
Access Control
Yes
Analytics / Reporting
No
Compliance Reporting
No
Firewalls
Yes
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Intrusion Detection System
No
Threat Response
No
VPN
Yes
Vulnerability Scanning
No
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
Access Control / Permissions
Yes
Alerts / Notifications
No
Automate and Orchestrate Security
No
Automated Attack Detection
No
DDoS Protection
No
Dashboard
Yes
IP Reputation Checking
Yes
Managed Rules
Yes
OWASP Protection
Yes
Reporting / Analytics
Yes
Secure App Delivery
No
Server Cloaking
Yes
Virtual Patching
Yes
Zero-Day Attack Prevention
No
Product Features
CDN
Content Acceleration
Yes
DDoS Protection
Yes
Load Balancing
Yes
Managed CDN
Yes
Multi-CDN Switching
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Software Downloads
Yes
Transparent Caching
Yes
Video Streaming
No
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
Yes
Managed DNS
Anti-Malware
No
Change Management
Yes
DDoS Protection
Yes
DNS Failover
Yes
DNS Propagation
Yes
Disaster Recovery
Yes
Global DNS Network
Yes
Intelligent Traffic Routing
Yes
Load Balancing
Yes
Reporting / Analytics
Yes
Secondary DNS
Yes
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Yes
Network Security
Access Control
Yes
Analytics / Reporting
No
Compliance Reporting
No
Firewalls
No
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Intrusion Detection System
No
Threat Response
No
VPN
No
Vulnerability Scanning
No