SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway

6.3easy start · #15 of 22
in Forward Proxy Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway is ranked #15 of 22 in forward proxy software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

SafeSquid Secure Web Gateway plans and pricing

All plans

SafeSquid SWG subscription Not published Annual subscription; price not shown Subscription stops working if not renewed help.safesquid.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on forward proxy software

Deployment: hybrid
Proxy protocols: http/https
SSL inspection: Yes
Web filtering: Yes
User authentication: Yes

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The record

Purpose: SafeSquid is an HTTP proxy and secure web gateway designed to protect web access and, in reverse proxy mode, web applications.
Web controls: It provides web categorization, application identification, and policy controls for managing users’ access to websites and applications.
HTTPS inspection: It can inspect encrypted HTTPS traffic using an enterprise root certificate or a SafeSquid self-signed certificate.
Malware scanning: It supports a built-in scanner, ClamAV, and integrations with ICAP services and other third-party malware detection systems.
Data loss prevention: Its DLP features can detect configured keyword patterns in uploads and apply upload restrictions to limit sensitive data leaving the network.
Identity integrations: It supports LDAP directory services such as Active Directory and OpenLDAP, Kerberos single sign-on, and Linux-PAM authentication modules.
Security integrations: It can integrate with DNSBL services and stream logs to remote aggregators and SIEM systems.
Supported operating systems: The vendor says SafeSquid supports Linux and Microsoft Windows.
Clustering: Multiple proxy nodes can be linked in load-balanced or failover clusters.
Backup and recovery: Cloud-backed configuration backup provides version history for up to 365 days, and the vendor describes an integrated recovery mechanism for replacement installations.
Support: SafeSquid provides a knowledge base, community, and ticket submission through its support portal.
Purchase and renewal: The FAQ says subscriptions can be paid online via PayPal or by wire or bank transfer, and the product stops working if an annual subscription is not renewed.
Founded: 2004

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Forward Proxy Software in 2026#15 of 22

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Sources

help.safesquid.com/portal/en/kb/articles/faqs-30-3-2024· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.safesquid.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-to· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.safesquid.com/portal/en/kb/articles/about-safesquid-s· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.safesquid.com/portal/en/kb/articles/application-eco-s· checked 30 Sept 2026
help.safesquid.com/portal/en/signup· checked 30 Sept 2026
safesquid.com· checked 28 Sept 2026