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all judged against firewalls at a similar priceThe Firewalla Gold Plus scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra) at 6.6/10.
The Firewalla Gold Plus leads on throughput and ports and networking.
The Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra) leads on software and features.
They score the same on security record and running costs.
The Firewalla Gold Plus is for buyers who want a dedicated firewall with four 2.5GbE ports and IDS/IPS. It suits people who are happy to run Firewalla's own Linux-based OS. It is a poor match for anyone who needs built-in Wi-Fi, SFP+ or a low upfront cost.
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The Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra suits home, homelab and small-office networks that already use or plan to use UniFi. It lists 1 Gbps of IDS/IPS throughput, so it matches a gigabit line with inspection switched on. Buyers who need SFP+, several multi-gig LAN ports or a published firewall throughput figure should look at the details first.
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| Criterion | Weight | Firewalla Gold Plus | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | 25% | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Ports and networking | 20% | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Software and features | 20% | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security record | 20% | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Running costs | 15% | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Spec | Firewalla Gold Plus | Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra) |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall / IPS throughput | 5 Gbit software packet processing | not listed |
| Ports | 4 x 2.5 Gbit RJ45 plus a console port; no SFP+ | 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 WAN, 4x GbE RJ45 LAN, no SFP+ port |
| Software | Firewalla's own Linux-based OS | UniFi Network |
| VPN throughput | WireGuard 500 Mbps; OpenVPN 120 Mbps | not listed |
| Processor | Quad-core 64-bit Intel CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR RAM, 32 GB storage | 3 GB system memory, 16 GB on-board storage |
| Subscriptions needed | No subscription needed for core features; optional MSP web interface costs $40 per year | No required subscription appears in sources; CyberSecure paid status not stated |
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