AFWall+ AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like AFWall+

AFWall+ is described as 'Firewall (iptables frontend), based on DroidWall which is no longer being developed. A paid "donate"-version with more features it advertised within the app' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to AFWall+ for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Windows, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best AFWall+ alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AFWall+ are Athena - Firewall & Adblocker, Fort Firewall, NetGuard and Little Snitch.

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  1. simplewall icon
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    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    37 simplewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • simplewall is the most popular Windows alternative to AFWall+.

    • simplewall is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AFWall+.

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceAFWall+ is Freemium and Open Source
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAFWall+ is not according to our users
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    Athena is a Material You (Material 3) firewall and ad blocker that works seamlessly on both rooted and non-rooted devices.

    8 Athena - Firewall & Adblocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Athena - Firewall & Adblocker is the most popular Android alternative to AFWall+.

    • Athena - Firewall & Adblocker is Freemium and Open SourceAFWall+ is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Athena - Firewall & Adblocker is Privacy focused and LightweightAFWall+ is not according to our users
  3. NetGuard icon
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    NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.

    40 NetGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
    • NetGuard is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to AFWall+.

    • NetGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAFWall+ is also Freemium and Open Source
    • NetGuard is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAFWall+ is not according to our users
  4. Little Snitch icon
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    Firewall application for monitoring and controlling outbound network connections, notifying users of attempted access, supporting rule-based blocking, real-time alerts on suspicious activity, and preventing unauthorized data transmission on macOS systems.

    40 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Little Snitch is the most popular Mac alternative to AFWall+.

    • Little Snitch is the most popular commercial alternative to AFWall+.

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryAFWall+ is Freemium and Open Source
    • Little Snitch is Privacy focusedAFWall+ is not according to our users
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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Tiny Shield icon
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    Tiny Shield keeps your network safe by watching all connections and stopping bad stuff before it can harm your computer. Tiny Shield keeps an eye on everything your Mac connects to, making sure you can see all your internet activity in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Gufw icon
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    Gufw is an easy, intuitive way to manage your Linux firewall. It supports common tasks such as allowing or blocking pre-configured, common p2p, or individual ports port(s), and many others! Gufw is powered by Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
     
    • Gufw is the most popular Linux alternative to AFWall+.

    • Gufw is Free and Open SourceAFWall+ is Freemium and Open Source
    • Gufw is LightweightAFWall+ is not according to our users
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    As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, your apps can send whatever they want to wherever they want, unnoticed by you, because all of this happens invisibly under the hood.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    1. Anti-phishing & anti-ransomware: Protects you from apps that steal login credentials or credit card numbers. Complete ransomware threat attack protection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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