Applocker Alternatives

Applocker is described as 'You can use AppLocker as part of your overall security strategy for the following scenarios:' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Applocker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Android Tablet, CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux apps. The best Applocker alternative is AppGuard. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Smart App Locker or App Lock and Gallery Vault. Other great apps like Applocker are CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield), OSArmor, NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro and Carbon Black Protection.

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Applocker alternatives are mainly Anti-Malware Apps but may also be Firewalls or Anti-Virus Apps.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Applocker.
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You can use AppLocker as part of your overall security strategy for the following scenarios:

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Applocker alternatives page was last updated Jul 5, 2023
  1. AppGuard icon
     5 likes

    AppGuard software blocks malware attacks that your existing anti-virus/spyware cannot yet detect. Cyber criminals modify the malicious code they buy off the Internet so your AV/AS can not detect it, which is disturbingly easy. AppGuard does not rely on signatures.

    8 AppGuard alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    AppGuard VS Applocker

    Is AppGuard a good alternative to Applocker?
     
    • AppGuard is the most popular Windows alternative to Applocker.

    • AppGuard is the most popular commercial alternative to Applocker.

    • AppGuard is Paid and ProprietaryApplocker is Free and Proprietary
  2. CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield) icon
     7 likes

    VoodooShield can protect you from viruses using two different modes to “train” your computer to be protected at all times.

    9 CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield) alternatives
    Advanced Settings

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield) Features

    1.  Ransomware Protection
    2.  Data Protection
    CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield) icon

    CyberLock (formerly VoodooShield) VS Applocker

    Is this a good alternative to Applocker?
     
  3. OSArmor icon
     6 likes

    Monitor and block suspicious processes behaviors to prevent infections by malware, ransomware, and other threats. This tool analyzes parent processes and prevents, for example, MS Word from running cmd or powershell utilities, it prevents ransomware from deleting shadow copies...

    11 OSArmor alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Zero configuration
    2.  Ransomware Protection
    OSArmor icon

    OSArmor VS Applocker

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  4. Smart App Locker icon
     4 likes

    There are more than 250 App Locks in the Google Play marketplace. How is this one different, all the features seem to be the same in each of the app.

    16 Smart App Locker alternatives
    The main settings page of screen and app locker with guest mode

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Smart App Locker Features

    1.  Integrated App lock
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    Smart App Locker VS Applocker

    Is Smart App Locker a good alternative to Applocker?
     
    • Smart App Locker is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Applocker.

    • Smart App Locker is the most popular free alternative to Applocker.

    • Smart App Locker is Free and ProprietaryApplocker is also Free and Proprietary
  5. NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro icon
     6 likes

    NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro is a useful Windows OS utility designed to alert a user everytime an unknown process tries to run in the system. The end user is able to whitelist, blacklist, allow once, block once or block + delete the executable attemping to load.

    8 NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro alternatives
    NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    NoVirusThanks EXE Radar Pro VS Applocker

    Is this a good alternative to Applocker?
     
  6. Carbon Black Protection icon
     3 likes

    Cb Protection is a powerful positive security solution for data centers and critical systems that

    10 Carbon Black Protection alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CentOS
    • Red Hat

    Carbon Black Protection Features

    1.  Application whitelisting
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    Carbon Black Protection VS Applocker

    Is this a good alternative to Applocker?
     
    • Carbon Black Protection is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Applocker.

    • Carbon Black Protection is Paid and ProprietaryApplocker is Free and Proprietary
  7. Faronics Anti-Executable icon
     1 like

    Faronics Anti-Executable ensures workstation protection and productivity by allowing only approved programs to run. Any other programs – whether malicious, unlicensed, or simply unwanted – are blocked from ever executing.

    10 Faronics Anti-Executable alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Faronics Anti-Executable Features

    1.  Application whitelisting
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    Faronics Anti-Executable VS Applocker

    Is this a good alternative to Applocker?
     
  8. App Lock and Gallery Vault icon
     1 like

    Wish you could simply lock all your private apps on your smartphone with just a click? Are you tired of strangers looking at your personal images and videos?

    25 App Lock and Gallery Vault alternatives
    App Lock and Gallery Vault screenshot 1
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    App Lock and Gallery Vault screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    App Lock and Gallery Vault Features

    1.  Integrated App lock
    App Lock and Gallery Vault icon

    App Lock and Gallery Vault VS Applocker

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  9. CM Locker icon
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    Lock your phone's screen, apps and photos to secure your privacy. The Intruder Selfie function can snap photos of intruders.

    16 CM Locker alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Password protection
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    CM Locker VS Applocker

    Is CM Locker a good alternative to Applocker?
     
  10. Barikade icon
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    Barikade is a Windows Service to close processes running outside allowed directories followed by network connections blocking to prevent the use of legit software to bypass Windows Firewall and download malware.

    12 Barikade alternatives
    Barikade screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Application Blocker
    4.  Access Control
    Barikade icon

    Barikade VS Applocker

    Is Barikade a good alternative to Applocker?
     
    • Barikade is the most popular Open Source alternative to Applocker.

    • Barikade is Free and Open SourceApplocker is Free and Proprietary
    • Barikade is LightweightApplocker is not according to our users
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