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. 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.

    41 Little Snitch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  2. 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.

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    • Windows
     
  3. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. 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).

    36 Gufw alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Python
     
  5. 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.

    41 Little Snitch Mini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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