CrowdSec
Reverse Proxy & GatewaysCollaborative open-source intrusion prevention system
Replaces Cloudflare WAF, Fail2ban
1 self-hosted Fail2ban alternatives
Fail2ban is a popular proprietary tool in the reverse proxy & gateways space. These open-source apps let you replace Fail2ban with software you host and control yourself.
Best self-hosted Fail2ban alternatives
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Switching from Fail2ban
Moving off Fail2ban means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.