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Network Security Policy Management Software

Network security policy management software helps teams review firewall rules and manage network policies; compare policy analysis and change automation to find a fit for your work.

The board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Check the platform and deployment model, firewall vendor scope, compliance auditing and policy simulation before choosing.

  • 37 platforms
  • 2 with a public API on this page
  • 3 with a free tier
  • Checked 9 Oct 2026
  1. 1
    B
    Batfishbatfish.org

    Batfish analyzes network device configurations to find policy violations and validate network behavior.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  2. 2
    MF
    ManageEngine Firewall Analyzermanageengine.com

    Firewall Analyzer analyzes firewall logs and manages firewall configurations to help network administrators understand bandwidth use.

    6.1 APIOpenFree From $395/yr
  3. 3
    N
    NetBrainnetbrain.com

    NetBrain is an agentic network operations platform that uses live network context to help teams diagnose issues, assess risk, and manage network changes.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  4. 4
    F
    FireMonfiremon.com

    FireMon helps organizations manage and analyze security policy across multi-vendor firewalls, cloud networks, and microsegmentation environments.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $200/mo
  5. 5
    NI
    Nipper InfraSighttitania.com

    A configuration assessment tool that finds and prioritizes device vulnerabilities without probing live equipment.

    5.7 APIOpenFree From $1,995/yr
  6. 6
    IF
    IP Fabricipfabric.io

    IP Fabric is an application-aware network digital twin for on-premises and cloud environments.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
  7. 7
    FE
    Forward Enterpriseforwardnetworks.com

    Forward Enterprise builds a mathematical digital twin of a hybrid network from device state and configuration data.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
  8. 8
    5.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  9. 9
    HS
    Hillstone Security Managementhillstonenet.com

    Hillstone Security Management (HSM) provides security operations, secure SD-WAN management, and ZTNA control from a single pane of glass.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  10. 10
    NO
    Nipper OmniSighttitania.com

    A self-hosted tool that checks exported device settings offline for misconfigurations, weak controls, and access gaps.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  11. 11
    SF
    ServiceNow Firewall Audits and Reportingservicenow.com

    A web-based firewall audit and reporting tool with central management.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  12. 12
    CE
    Calico Enterprisetigera.io

    Calico Enterprise is a self-managed platform for unified network security and observability in Kubernetes clusters.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  13. 13
    R
    RedSealredseal.net

    An AI-enabled platform that helps organizations reduce cyber risk in complex IT environments.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  14. 14
    TS
    Tetrate Service Bridgetetrate.io

    A platform for connecting, monitoring, and securing services across Kubernetes and traditional clusters.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  15. 15
    A
    AlgoSecalgosec.com

    AlgoSec automates application connectivity and security policy management across hybrid networks.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  16. 16
    F
    FireWeavefireweave.io

    FireWeave is an enterprise network security platform for policy management, multi-vendor and multi-cloud visibility, and ServiceNow automation.

    4.8 APIOpenFree —
  17. 17
    ZN
    Zero Networks Segmentzeronetworks.com

    A platform that discovers network assets, creates adaptive firewall rules, and applies port-level just-in-time MFA.

    4.8 APIOpenFree —
  18. 18
    NB
    Net Bright Firewall Rule Optimizernetbright.co.th

    A web tool that analyzes and simulates firewall policies, optimizes rules, and audits compliance.

    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  19. 19
    IA
    Itential Automation Platformitential.com

    The Itential Platform helps infrastructure teams build, govern, and operate AI agents and workflows that act on production systems.

    4.7 APIOpenFree —
  20. 20
    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  21. 21
    RH
    Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetesredhat.com

    A web-based control plane for provisioning and managing Kubernetes deployments in varied environments.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  22. 22
    R
    RigorOSrigor.ai

    A cloud-based network security policy management tool accessed through the web.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  23. 23
    VF
    Vasgard FWRvasgard.com

    A hybrid, multi-vendor web tool for analyzing firewall policies.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  24. 24
    FA
    Firebot AIfirebot.co.uk
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  25. 25
    F
    Firewallifirewalli.com
    4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which policy tasks does it need to handle?

Start with the work you need to do: policy analysis, rule optimization, compliance auditing, change automation or policy simulation.

Compare those capabilities directly. A tool that covers the tasks you need can be a better fit than one chosen by name alone.

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Check the platform marks against where your team works. Options shown include web, self-hosted, API, Linux, Windows and iOS.

An API is a way for software to exchange information with other software. Confirm that the listed platform fits your setup before comparing other features.

Which firewall vendors does it need to support?

Check firewall vendor scope against the equipment and software your organization uses. The comparison includes this field, but vendor coverage can differ by product.

If support for a specific vendor matters, confirm that support with the maker before choosing.

How should the software be deployed?

Compare deployment model with your organization’s requirements. The board includes deployment information alongside platforms such as web and self-hosted.

Do not assume that a platform mark answers how a product is deployed; review both fields for the tools you are considering.

Does it offer a free plan or trial?

Check the free-plan mark and pricing details to see whether a product fits your budget. A free plan is not the same as a free trial.

Some listed pricing is available on request, while other entries show a starting monthly price. Confirm current terms with the maker.

Questions

What does network security policy management software do?

It helps teams analyze and manage network policies, including firewall rules. Compare policy analysis, rule optimization, compliance auditing, change automation and simulation.

How do I choose network security policy management software?

Match the policy tasks, firewall vendor scope, platform and deployment model to your needs. Then compare pricing and whether a free plan or trial is available.

Does network security policy management software have a free plan?

The board marks free plans separately from free trials. Check an individual product’s pricing details; a trial does not mean a continuing free plan.

Can I self-host network security policy management software?

Self-hosted is one of the platform options shown. Check the platform and deployment details for the product you are considering.

What does the signal score mean?

The score is out of 10 and reflects maker-published signals about use, a public API, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure