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