Firejail Alternatives

Firejail is described as 'SUID security sandbox program that reduces the risk of security breaches by restricting the running environment of untrusted applications using Linux namespaces and seccomp-bpf' and is a Virtualization tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Firejail for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and Python apps. The best Firejail alternative is Sandboxie Plus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firejail are Windows Sandbox, Cuckoo Sandbox, Any.Run and Shadow Defender.

Firejail alternatives are mainly Virtualization Tools but may also be Anti-Malware Apps or Anti-Virus Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Firejail.

Firejail

Free • Open Source
Virtualization Tool

Firejail is a SUID security sandbox program that reduces the risk of security breaches by restricting the running...

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Sandboxie Plus
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Freemium • Open Source
Virtualization Tool
Windows
19 Sandboxie Plus alternatives
Sandboxie Plus creates a sandbox-like isolated operating environment in which applications can be run or installed without permanently modifying the local or mapped drive.
- - Sandboxie Plus is the most popular Windows alternative to Firejail.
- - Sandboxie Plus is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Firejail.
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Sandboxie Plus Features
1. Works OfflineSandboxie Plus can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Live sandbox
Run file in a Sandbox
Multiple languages
Local server
Windows Sandbox
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Free • Proprietary
Virtualization Tool
Windows
52 Windows Sandbox alternatives
a new lightweight desktop environment tailored for safely running applications in isolation.
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Windows Sandbox Features
1. Container VirtualizationWindows Sandbox can make use of isolated user spaces called "containers" to run applications.
2. LightweightWindows Sandbox consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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Cuckoo Sandbox
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Free • Open Source
Anti-Malware App
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
27 Cuckoo Sandbox alternatives
Cuckoo Sandbox is a modular, automated malware analysis system. Running from command-line on a Linux or Mac host, it uses python and virtualization (VirtualBox, QEMU-KVM, etc) to create an isolated Windows guest environment to safely and automatically run and analyze files to...
- - Cuckoo Sandbox is the most popular Web-based, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Firejail.
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Cuckoo Sandbox Features
1. Command line interfaceCuckoo Sandbox either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. Malware AnalysisCuckoo Sandbox can inspect a suspicious file or URL to detect potential threats.
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This runs processes in a Virtual windows machine. Does not sandbox processes on the OS you are using.
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Any.Run
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Freemium • Proprietary
Anti-Malware App
Online
29 Any.Run alternatives
Interactive malware hunting service. Any environments ready for live testing most type of threats. Without install. Without waiting.
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Any.Run Features
1. Malware AnalysisAny.Run can inspect a suspicious file or URL to detect potential threats.
In-Depth Analysis
No installation
Shadow Defender
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
14 Shadow Defender alternatives
Shadow Defender is an easy-to-use security solution (for Windows operating systems) that protects your PC/laptop real environment against malicious activity and unwanted changes.
- - Shadow Defender is the most popular commercial alternative to Firejail.
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Sandboxie
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Free • Open Source
Windows
11 Sandboxie alternatives
The original Sandboxie Plus (Classic) application, now open source and as Sandboxie-Plus.
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Sandboxie Features
Sandbox
Discontinued
This program is long discontinued. The community continuation is Sandboxie Plus.
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SHADE Sandbox
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Paid • Proprietary
Virtualization Tool
Anti-Virus App
Windows
14 SHADE Sandbox alternatives
SHADE Sandbox is an alternative for antivirus and a tool for virtualization. It locally virtualizes applications (i.e. internet browsers) and locks all incoming internet files and possible viruses in its safe virtual environment - a “sandbox”, keeping them isolated from the...
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SHADE Sandbox Features
1. Container VirtualizationSHADE Sandbox can make use of isolated user spaces called "containers" to run applications.
R&S Browser in the Box
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Paid • Proprietary
Web Browser
Virtualization Tool
Windows
114 R&S Browser in the Box alternatives
The Virtual Environment for secured and comfortable Web Browsing: On the basis of a “Browser-in-the-Box” concept a virtual machine is provided with a reduced operating system and a web browser encapsulated therein.
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Firefox-based Browsers
Chromium-based Browsers
Bubblewrap
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Free • Open Source
Linux
18 Bubblewrap alternatives
Unprivileged sandboxing tool.
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Bubblewrap Features
Sandbox
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AppArmor
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Free • Open Source
Linux
7 AppArmor alternatives
AppArmor is an effective and easy-to-use Linux application security system. AppArmor proactively protects the operating system and applications from external or internal threats, even zero-day attacks, by enforcing good behavior and preventing even unknown application flaws from...
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Access Control
Security focused
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Qu1cksc0pe
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Free • Open Source
Anti-Malware App
Linux
Python
27 Qu1cksc0pe alternatives
All-in-One malware analysis tool for analyze many file types, from Windows binaries to E-Mail files.
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Qu1cksc0pe Features
1. LightweightQu1cksc0pe consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. No TrackingQu1cksc0pe will not track you or use your personal data.
3. Malware AnalysisQu1cksc0pe can inspect a suspicious file or URL to detect potential threats.
4. Ad-freeQu1cksc0pe doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Privacy focusedQu1cksc0pe is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Static analysis
Dynamic analysis
BufferZone
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
4 BufferZone alternatives
BUFFERZONE is a patented containment solution that isolates threats to defend endpoints from malware, zero-days, ransomware, drive-bys and more.
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BufferZone Features
Sandbox
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