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, Android Tablet, Windows, Linux and Mac apps. The best AFWall+ alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AFWall+ are Fort Firewall, Little Snitch, NetGuard and BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control.

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Firewall (iptables frontend), based on DroidWall which is no longer being developed. A paid "donate"-version with...

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AFWall+ alternatives page was last updated Jul 9, 2024
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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.

    33 simplewall alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Built-in Firewall
    5.  Outbound firewall
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  Built-in timer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline

    simplewall VS AFWall+

     
    • 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
  2. Fort Firewall icon
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    Simple firewall for MS Windows.

    33 Fort Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UZ flagUzbekistan

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Traffic shaping
    8.  Auto Update
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Stats
    11.  Scheduling

    Fort Firewall VS AFWall+

     
  3. Little Snitch icon
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    A firewall protects your computer against unwanted guests from the Internet. But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does!

    38 Little Snitch alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rule based
    4.  Traffic Monitoring
    5.  Traffic Analysis
    6.  Custom rules
    7.  Application Firewall
    8.  Usage statistics
    9.  Real-time traffic

    Little Snitch VS AFWall+

     
    • 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
  4. NetGuard icon
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    NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.

    35 NetGuard alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Website blocking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free

    NetGuard VS AFWall+

     
    • NetGuard is the most popular Android & 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
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    A powerful tool which extends the functionality of Windows Firewall and provides new extra features which makes Windows Firewall better.

    21 BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Application Blocker

    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control VS AFWall+

     
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    Comodo Internet Security is a free, very voluminous and multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out and personal information in.

    78 Comodo Internet Security alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Real-time protection
    2.  Run file in a Sandbox
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  Sandbox
    5.  Ad-free

    Comodo Internet Security VS AFWall+

     
  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).

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

    Gufw VS AFWall+

     
    • 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.

    38 Little Snitch Mini alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Little Snitch Mini Features

    1.  Network Filtering
    2.  Traffic Monitoring
    3.  Application Firewall

    Little Snitch Mini VS AFWall+

     
  9. NethSecurity icon
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    All the functionalities of a modern Next-Gen firewall in few clicks: MultiWAN, Deep Packet Inspection, VPNs, Threat Protection.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Linux-based

    NethSecurity VS AFWall+

     
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    Firewall WITHOUT ROOT. Host name/domain name filtering, simple interface, fine-grained access control and no suspicious permissions on the firewall app itself.

    16 NoRoot Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    NoRoot Firewall VS AFWall+

     
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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.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Quantum Flare VS AFWall+

     
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    This app protects mobile devices from viruses, ransomware, and malware. It uses NOD32 antivirus technology, blocking harmful apps and websites, safeguarding online payments, providing anti-theft tools, and eliminating unwanted ads, all without draining battery.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    ESET Mobile Security Features

    1.  App lock option

    ESET Mobile Security VS AFWall+

     
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