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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
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
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
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
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