Gufw AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like Gufw

Gufw is described as '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)' and is a popular Firewall in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Gufw for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Gufw alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gufw are simplewall, Fort Firewall, TinyWall and NetLimiter.

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  1. Portmaster icon

    Portmaster

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    Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.

    31 Portmaster alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard PMv1.4

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Application Firewall
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  DNS Resolver
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  DNS over HTTPS
    11.  Spam Filter
    12.  Built-in VPN

    Portmaster VS Gufw

     

    • Portmaster is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Gufw.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Gufw.

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceGufw is Free and Open Source
    • Portmaster is Privacy focusedGufw is not according to our users
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    simplewall

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    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.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode

    simplewall VS Gufw

     
    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to Gufw
    Raphty
    Negative Sep 14, 2023
    0

    one is linux exclusive and the other windows exclusive, you can not use one instead of the other

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    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceGufw is also Free and Open Source
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGufw is not according to our users
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    Fort Firewall

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    Simple firewall for MS Windows.

    33 Fort Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UZ flagUzbekistan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI

    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 Gufw

     
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    TinyWall

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    TinyWall is a free software to harden and control the advanced firewall built into Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. TinyWall includes a combination of features that sets it apart from both commercial and freeware firewalls: TinyWall does not annoy you with popups at all...

    28 TinyWall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TinyWall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    TinyWall VS Gufw

     
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    NetLimiter

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    Comprehensive Windows software for internet traffic control, enabling users to set bandwidth limits for applications or connections. Offers real-time monitoring, long-term stats per app, and detailed internet usage reports. Ideal for managing data efficiently and enhancing network performance.

    25 NetLimiter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetLimiter screenshot 1

    Top NetLimiter Features

    1.  Bandwidth limiting
    2.  Net Limiting
    3.  Filtering
    4.  Quotas support
    5.  Custom rules
    6.  Application Blocker
    7.  Traffic Monitoring
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Priorities
    10.  Built-in Firewall
    11.  Dark Mode

    NetLimiter VS Gufw

     

    • NetLimiter is the most popular commercial alternative to Gufw.

    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryGufw is Free and Open Source
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    OpenSnitch

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    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    33 OpenSnitch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    OpenSnitch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Application Firewall
    2.  Firewall
    3.  Network Filtering
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Tracking

    OpenSnitch VS Gufw

     
    Comments about OpenSnitch as an Alternative to Gufw
    Guest
    Positive Mar 23, 2020
    0

    The software is STILL in development at GitHub website. and yes, it is an excellent alternative to GUFW.

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    • OpenSnitch is Free and Open SourceGufw is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenSnitch is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGufw is not according to our users
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    Comodo Free Firewall

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    Comodo Firewall is a personal firewall, a genre of security software that secures PCs by policing Internet traffic on an app by app basis. The most prominent feature of a personal firewall is generating popup notifications when an unknown program attempts to access the Internet...

    34 Comodo Free Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    A security popup is one of the most commonly seen user interface components of this app and its main purpose.
    Bundleware

    The app installs other components by default such as Dragon Web Browser. You must click "Options" during install to deselect those components.

    Comodo Free Firewall VS Gufw

     

  10. ufw

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    Ufw stands for Uncomplicated Firewall, and is program for managing a netfilter firewall. It provides a command line interface and aims to be uncomplicated and easy to use.

    19 ufw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    ufw screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    ufw VS Gufw

     
    Comments about ufw as an Alternative to Gufw
    John Fastman
    Negative Dec 31, 2016
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    Ufw is the firewall for which gufw is the interface. Saying gufw is an alternative to ufw is like saying makeup is an alternative to having a face. Nevertheless, both are excellent at what they do: ufw is a nice firewall setup for Linux and gufw makes it easy to control using point-and-click. What's not to like?

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    • Most users think ufw is a great Gufw alternative.

    • ufw is Free and Open SourceGufw is also Free and Open Source
    • ufw is LightweightGufw is not according to our users
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    AFWall+

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    Firewall (iptables frontend), based on DroidWall which is no longer being developed. A paid "donate"-version with more features it advertised within the app.

    19 AFWall+ alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
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    AFWall+ Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Multiple languages

    AFWall+ VS Gufw

     

    • AFWall+ is the most popular Android alternative to Gufw.

    • AFWall+ is Freemium and Open SourceGufw is Free and Open Source
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    Firewalld

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    Firewalld provides a dynamically managed firewall with support for network/firewall zones that define the trust level of network connections or interfaces. It has support for IPv4, IPv6 firewall settings, ethernet bridges and IP sets.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Firewalld screenshot 1

    Firewalld VS Gufw

     
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    netfilter

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    Netfilter software comprises iptables, ipset, conntrack-tools, libnetfilter and more. It is the core of Linux firewalls and NAT. It consists of a set of hooks inside the Linux kernel and a number of utilities to manage callback functions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    netfilter VS Gufw

     
  14. NethSecurity icon

    NethSecurity

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

    31 NethSecurity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    NethSecurity screenshot 1

    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 Gufw

     
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