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Windows Server Essentials

Windows Server Essentials (formerly Windows Small Business Server) is a flexible, affordable, and...

Top 4 Open-Source Alternatives to Windows Server Essentials

OpenMediaVault pfSense Serverspace.io OPNsense

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Windows Server Essentials are OpenMediaVault, pfSense, and Serverspace.io. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. OpenMediaVault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Cloud Computing #Cloud Storage #Storage 10 social mentions

  2. pfSense is a free and open source firewall and router that also features unified threat management, load balancing, multi WAN, and more
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Perimeter Security And Firewalls #Cyber Security #Network Security 10 social mentions

  3. Serverspace offers automated, simple, and affordable cloud infrastructure to everyone. Get started building your cool digital stuff right now.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    • Paid
    • $4.95 / Monthly (1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB SSD, 50 Mbps Bandwidth)

    #VPS #Cloud Computing #Cloud Storage 3 social mentions

  4. OPNsense® you next open source firewall. Free Download. High-end Security Made Easy™. Offers Intrusion Prevention, Captive Portal, Traffic Shaping and more.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Linux #Perimeter Security And Firewalls 94 social mentions

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