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IPBan vs SSHGuard: catalog facts
IPBan	SSHGuard
Freemium The open-source version is free; IPBan Pro is a paid upgrade.	Free Free to download; no paid edition is mentioned.
Windows, Linux, Self-hosted	macOS, Linux, Command line
Works on both Windows and Linux servers Blocks attackers automatically through the system firewall	Works with many log sources, including the systemd journal Supports iptables, ipfw and pf firewall backends
Some features are reserved for the paid Pro edition Requires care with configuration to avoid blocking legitimate users	Server-side daemon with no graphical interface Only blocks attacks it has signatures for
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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