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Fail2ban vs IPBan: catalog facts
Fail2ban	IPBan
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium The open-source version is free; IPBan Pro is a paid upgrade.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Cuts SSH and web brute-force noise dramatically with one jail enabled Filters and actions are plain configuration files, easy to extend	Works on both Windows and Linux servers Blocks attackers automatically through the system firewall
Regex-based log parsing breaks when a service changes its log format Only reacts after failures are logged; it is not a preventive control	Some features are reserved for the paid Pro edition Requires care with configuration to avoid blocking legitimate users
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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