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Description

In an era where Cloud and Internet technologies are vital for business success, reliable internet connectivity is paramount. Bigleaf's network optimization SD-WAN offers an effective and easy-to-use solution that reduces downtime and optimizes cloud and SaaS application performance. Our Cloud Access Network, edge router, and intelligent software all work together to proactively assess your internet traffic, then adjust to fluctuating circuit conditions and traffic demands—preemptively resolving potential disruptions and delivering optimal internet performance. Bigleaf also grants insightful visibility into your circuit and traffic performance in a single-pane of glass, supported by reports, and timely alerts. All together, Bigleaf architecture is built to be more than backup; it's a game-changer. Sign up for a free demo today and see how you can experience a new standard in internet reliability and control with Bigleaf.

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

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Proxmox VE No 
VMware ESXi No 
VirtualBox No 

Integrations

Proxmox VE Yes 
VMware ESXi Yes 
VirtualBox Yes 

Pricing Details

Bigleaf offers several service plan options to meet the requirements of a business's various locations.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

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

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook 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 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bigleaf Networks

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

www.bigleaf.net

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Product Features

IT Management

Capacity Monitoring No 
Compliance Management No 
Event Logs Yes 
Hardware Inventory No 
IT Budgeting No 
License Management No 
Patch Management No 
Remote Access No 
Scheduling No 
Software Inventory No 
User Activity Monitoring No 

SD-WAN

Application Delivery Control Yes 
Centralized Orchestration No 
Dynamic Path Selection Yes 
Multi-Cloud Management Yes 
Policy-based Management No 
VPN Yes 
WAN Optimization Yes 
Zero-Touch Provisioning Yes 

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 

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