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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

We offer the most user-friendly technology without sacrificing performance or features. We back it up with exceptional support and care delivered under a fair, cost-effective pricing model Our technology is used by small startups with big ideas, small budgets, and global enterprises. We love them all! Easy to use Load balancing, WAF, GSLB and SSO/Pre-Authentication. It is also the only true ADP Application Delivery Platform that allows for the enhancement of functionality and longevity using the app store or apps you create in-house.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

VMware ESXi Yes 
Nutanix AHV No 
Proxmox VE Yes 
VirtualBox Yes 

Integrations

VMware ESXi Yes 
Nutanix AHV Yes 
Proxmox VE No 
VirtualBox No 

Pricing Details

$0
Free for any number of users. Optional paid support available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$50
On premise - Virtual or Hardware
Cloud - AWS, Azure etc
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

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 Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
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) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Edgenexus

Founded

2000

Country

United Kingdom, United States, Global

Website

www.edgenexus.io

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

Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)

CGNAT No 
Content Redirection No 
IP Traffic Optimization No 
Load Balancing No 
Proxy / Reverse Proxy No 
SSL Offload No 
Server Health Monitoring No 
Traffic Chaining / Steering No 
Web Application Firewall (WAF) No 

Authentication

Biometric No 
Credential Management No 
Knowledge-Based Authentication No 
Mobile Authentication No 
Multifactor Authentication Yes 
Out-of-Band Authentication No 
Policy Management No 
Self Service Portal No 
Single Sign On Yes 
Social Sign On No 

IT Security

Anti Spam No 
Anti Virus No 
Email Attachment Protection No 
Event Tracking No 
IP Protection No 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Intrusion Detection System No 
Spyware Removal No 
Two-Factor Authentication Yes 
Vulnerability Scanning No 
Web Threat Management Yes 
Web Traffic Reporting Yes 

Load Balancing

Authentication Yes 
Automatic Configuration Yes 
Content Caching Yes 
Content Routing Yes 
Data Compression Yes 
Health Monitoring Yes 
Predefined Protocols Yes 
Redundancy Checking Yes 
Reverse Proxy Yes 
SSL Offload Yes 
Schedulers No 

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 No 
Vulnerability Scanning No 

Web Application Firewalls (WAF)

Access Control / Permissions No 
Alerts / Notifications No 
Automate and Orchestrate Security No 
Automated Attack Detection No 
DDoS Protection No 
Dashboard No 
IP Reputation Checking No 
Managed Rules No 
OWASP Protection No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Secure App Delivery No 
Server Cloaking No 
Virtual Patching No 
Zero-Day Attack Prevention No 

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