Apps tagged with 'Firewall' for Windows

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  1. Portmaster icon
     208 likes

    Free and open-source tool that monitors all network activity, blocks unwanted connections, uses filter lists for ads and malware, enforces DNS-over-TLS, and sets custom app rules.

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
    Dashboard PMv1.4
    SPN Map
    Network Activity Overview
    +3
    Detailed Connections of Brave Browser
    46 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good28 ratings
  2. GlassWire icon
     160 likes

    Visualizes network activity, alerts on suspicious behavior, manages firewall rules, reports new app connections, and identifies potential threats.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
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    +10
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    79 alternatives
    3.0
  3. NetLimiter icon
     96 likes

    An advanced Windows tool for internet traffic control and monitoring. Set speed limits for apps and connections, with real-time and long-term stats.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    NetLimiter screenshot 1
    Dark Theme
    35 alternatives
    4.0
    Very Good8 ratings
  4. AdGuard Home icon
     38 likes

    AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. After you set it up, it'll cover ALL your home devices, and you don't need any client-side software for that.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU
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    14 alternatives
  5. PeerBlock icon
     254 likes

    PeerBlock lets you control who your computer "talks to" on the Internet. By selecting appropriate lists of "known bad" computers, you can block communication with advertising or spyware oriented servers, computers monitoring your p2p activities, computers...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • US flagUnited States
    Main UI
    5 alternatives
  6. Minimal Firewall is a portable Windows firewall frontend that alerts users to internet connections without requiring custom kernel modifications or disabling core isolation, striking a balance between TinyWall's security and SimpleWall's functionality.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
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    +3
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    38 alternatives
  7. TinyWall icon
     64 likes

    TinyWall is a free software to harden and control the advanced firewall built into Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. TinyWall includes a combination of features that sets it apart from both commercial and freeware firewalls: TinyWall does not annoy you with popups at all...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU
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    +2
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    37 alternatives
  8. Comodo Firewall is a personal firewall, a genre of security software that secures PCs by policing Internet traffic on an app by app basis. The most prominent feature of a personal firewall is generating popup notifications when an unknown program attempts to access the Internet...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    A security popup is one of the most commonly seen user interface components of this app and its main purpose.
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    +7
    Main window in basic view, with the Manage Protection dashboard exposed
    36 alternatives
    3.3
  9. In Windows, you can use Windows Firewall to block or unblock certain applications, but it doesn’t offer an easy-to-use interface for its advanced features. Firewall App Blocker makes the process very easy!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • TR flagTürkiye
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    +4
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  10. Free Firewall icon
     10 likes

    Free Firewall is a full-featured professional firewall that protects against the threats of the Internet. Control every program on your computer by permit or deny access to the Internet. Free firewall notifies you when applications want to access the Internet in the background...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Main Window
    Permissions for programs
    Permissions for services
    +4
    Structure of rules
    17 alternatives
  11. PeerGuardian icon
     28 likes

    PeerGuardian is a privacy oriented firewall application. It blocks connections to and from hosts specified in huge blocklists (thousands or millions of IP ranges). Its origin seeds in targeting aggressive IPs while you use P2P.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • CA flagCanada
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    6 alternatives
  12. Norton 360 icon
     8 likes

    All-in-one protection suite with antivirus, firewall, secure VPN, password manager, cloud backup, dark web monitoring, parental controls, and identity theft safeguards.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • US flagUnited States
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  13. IPBanPro icon
     7 likes

    IPBan is a FREE and open source application that allows auto banning ip addresses from failed login attempts. Many sources are watched such as SSH, SMTP, SQL-Server, MySQL, RDP and dropped packets.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    19 alternatives
  14. NetworkTuna icon
     1 like

    NetworkTuna helps you detect and investigate suspicious network activity around your Windows PC. It looks for port scans and repeated attempts from nearby devices to reach services on your computer. Optional router monitoring checks for changes to your router's management...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
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    4 alternatives
  15. Privatefirewall icon
     26 likes

    This personal firewall and intrusion detection application provides comprehensive online security. It constantly monitors your PC for intrusion and reports any findings, so you can take the appropriate action.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Main Screen
    Process Monitor
    App Pop up
    26 alternatives
  16. Blocks unauthorized network access, detects intruders, prevents data theft, hides computers from threats, stops viruses and spyware, offers easy setup, and real-time alerts.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    ZoneAlarm Firewall screenshot 1
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    41 alternatives