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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

Monitorpack Guard is a lightweight, agentless IT monitoring solution for system administrators, network engineers, and IT operations teams. Zero-agent architecture means no software to install on monitored hosts, no performance overhead, no compatibility issues. SNMP-first approach monitors switches, routers, firewalls, servers, UPS, printers, and any SNMP-enabled device out of the box. Active Directory and application monitoring keeps track of AD forests, Exchange, SQL Server, Oracle, SAP, and custom business applications. Proactive alerting notifies you before users notice problems. Reduce MTTR, increase uptime. Two deployment models, one codebase. Guard Discovery is on-premise, lightweight, with standard dashboards, ideal for 10 to 100 devices. Guard Portal Cloud is Azure-hosted, centralized, with Power BI integration, role-based governance, and support for 100+ devices across multiple sites. What sets it apart. No agents means no deployment project, operational in minutes. Competitive pricing with enterprise-grade features. Consulting available for complex environments. Transparent licensing. Use cases. Monitor multi-site retail networks with SNMP polling. Supervise hybrid AD and Azure environments. Centralize monitoring across multiple customer sites as an MSP. Deliver real-time dashboards to your CIO without building from scratch. For IT pros who want control without complexity.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure SQL Managed Instance No 
GLPI No 
Microsoft Entra ID No 
Microsoft Power BI No 
Monitorpack Discovery No 
Power BI Embedded No 
Proxmox VE Yes 
SQL Server No 
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) No 
ServiceNow No 
VMware ESXi Yes 
VirtualBox Yes 
Zendesk No 
Zoho Desk No 

Integrations

Azure SQL Managed Instance Yes 
GLPI Yes 
Microsoft Entra ID Yes 
Microsoft Power BI Yes 
Monitorpack Discovery Yes 
Power BI Embedded Yes 
Proxmox VE No 
SQL Server Yes 
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Yes 
ServiceNow Yes 
VMware ESXi No 
VirtualBox No 
Zendesk Yes 
Zoho Desk Yes 

Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

$39/month
From $39.00/month in yearly payment

Addon of Monitorpack Discovery
Free Trial Yes 
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 Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
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) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CacheGuard Technologies

Founded

2025

Country

France

Website

www.cacheguard.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Monitorpack

Founded

2005

Country

United States

Website

www.monitorpack.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

Network Monitoring

Bandwidth Monitoring Yes 
Baseline Manager Yes 
Diagnostic Tools Yes 
IP Address Monitoring Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Real Time Analytics Yes 
Resource Management Yes 
SLA Monitoring Yes 
Server Monitoring Yes 
Uptime Monitoring Yes 
Web Traffic Reporting Yes 

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