Hands Off! AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like Hands Off!

Hands Off! has been discontinued. Similar apps include NetGuard, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Little Snitch, BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control, OpenSnitch and SpyShelter. You can choose from more than 10 Firewalls like Hands Off! for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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  1. NetGuard icon
     65 likes

    Offers detailed per-app internet control for Android with no root required, blocks Wi-Fi and mobile connections, supports IPv4/IPv6, privacy-focused, usage logging, system app blocking, tethering support, various notification settings, and material themes.

    45 NetGuard alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  2. Little Snitch icon
     139 likes

    Firewall application for monitoring and controlling outbound network connections, notifying users of attempted access, supporting rule-based blocking, real-time alerts on suspicious activity, and preventing unauthorized data transmission on macOS systems.

    53 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  3. A powerful tool which extends the functionality of Windows Firewall and provides new extra features which makes Windows Firewall better.

    24 BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. OpenSnitch icon
     47 likes

    GNU/Linux firewall enabling interactive outbound network filtering, outbound application control, blocking of ads and malware domains, centralized GUI node management, input policy configuration, SIEM integration, real-time alerts, and user-level rule customization.

    41 OpenSnitch alternatives

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    • Linux
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  5. SpyShelter icon
     7 likes

    SpyShelter is an effective and easy-to-use security application that helps you to protect your system against known and unknown malware.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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.

    41 ZoneAlarm Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. Radio Silence icon
     21 likes

    Radio Silence lets you block individual apps from accessing the internet. It never throws pop-ups on the screen, and is completely invisible.

    23 Radio Silence alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. TripMode icon
     10 likes

    Outbound firewall for apps, blocking apps from accessing internet. Useful for reducing data usage when tethering to mobile data, or on a slower wifi connection.

    11 TripMode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Stronghold icon
     1 like

    Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. DataCever icon
     Like

    DataCever allows you to monitor and control internet traffic , allowing you to know what consumes your data plan.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Vallum icon
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    Monitors application connections and offers to pass or block these. It can be used to increase privacy or to transparently protect non-admin users from unwanted connections on multi-user macs.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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