Gufw Alternatives for Windows

Gufw is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Gufw and 17 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Gufw are simplewall, Fort Firewall, TinyWall and NetLimiter.

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  1. Portmaster icon
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    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    37 Portmaster alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. simplewall icon
     204 likes

    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    37 simplewall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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    simplewall vs Gufw Comments
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    one is linux exclusive and the other windows exclusive, you can not use one instead of the other

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceGufw is also Free and Open Source
    • simplewall is Privacy focusedGufw is not according to our users
  3. TinyWall icon
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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...

    32 TinyWall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  4. NetLimiter icon
     93 likes

    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.

    28 NetLimiter alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  5. 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...

    36 Comodo Free Firewall alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
     
  6. 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.

    35 Minimal Firewall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  7. FortKnox Firewall is personal firewall solution that allows you to protect a PC against hacker attacks, trojans, spyware and internet threats. It has built-in Intrusion Prevention System and SPI technologies for extended user protection.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. Provides two-way firewall protection by blocking unauthorized network access, detecting intrusions, hiding devices from threats, stopping viruses, spyware, and data theft, offering real-time alerts, customizable rules, and simple setup with light system impact.

    39 ZoneAlarm Firewall alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. With InJoy Firewall™ 4.0 you can say good-bye to old-generation Firewall solutions that were difficult to implement, manage and measure — InJoy Firewall™ is different...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Wallix Pro Firewall prevents intruders from accessing your computer and that’s the main objective for a computer firewall. It automatically detects and blocks attacks through a comprehensive examination of all inbound and outbound information to your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
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