Best Enterprise Firewall for Small Business

Why 3.5/5: A solid, usable pick — but not the best in its class.

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Backed by 4 credible sources. What reviewers liked: Best for MSPs integrating multiple security features SonicWall Firewall No specific criticism surfaced in the sources we read — not proof none exists, so check recent reviews before buying.

Why 3.5/5: A solid, usable pick — but not the best in its class. Main caveat reviewers raised: HDDs are not included with the $599 unit — budget an additional $140–280 for one or two surveillance drives.

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Backed by 1 credible source. What reviewers liked: Quick Verdict The UDM Pro Max ($599) is the right choice for rack-based networks with 50–200 devices that need 5 Gbps IDS/IPS throughput and RAID-protected surveillance storage. The main drawback they noted: HDDs are not included with the $599 unit — budget an additional $140–280 for one or two surveillance drives

Why 3/5: Recommended only if it fits a specific need. Main caveat reviewers raised: if your ISP requires PPPoE, throughput with IDS/IPS enabled may be lower due to the ARM Cortex-A57's lack of dedicated PPPoE offloading.

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Backed by 4 credible sources. What reviewers liked: Best No-Subscription Firewalls for Self-Managed SMBs Ubiquiti UniFi gateways provide zone-based firewalling, IDS/IPS, and VLAN segmentation with no recurring license fees. The main drawback they noted: if your ISP requires PPPoE, throughput with IDS/IPS enabled may be lower due to the ARM Cortex-A57's lack of dedicated PPPoE offloading.