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IPBan vs CrowdSec: catalog facts
IPBanCrowdSec
Freemium

The open-source version is free; IPBan Pro is a paid upgrade.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, Linux, Self-hosted Windows, Linux
  • Works on both Windows and Linux servers
  • Blocks attackers automatically through the system firewall
  • Supports community intelligence and configurable detection scenarios.
  • Some features are reserved for the paid Pro edition
  • Requires care with configuration to avoid blocking legitimate users
  • Traffic blocking requires the appropriate enforcement integration.
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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