Little Snitch Alternatives for Windows

Little Snitch 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 Little Snitch and 15 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Little Snitch are GlassWire, NetLimiter, BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control and ZoneAlarm Firewall.

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Little Snitch alternatives are mainly Firewalls, but if you're looking for Network Monitors or Privacy Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Mac, Free and Linux. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Little Snitch.
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  1. Portmaster icon
     173 likes

    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.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceLittle Snitch is Paid and Proprietary
    • Portmaster is LightweightLittle Snitch is not according to our users
  2. GlassWire icon
     151 likes

    Visualizes real-time and historical network activity, delivers alerts for suspicious behavior and unknown connections, manages firewall rules, reports DNS and system changes, identifies remote hosts, monitors app usage, supports remote monitoring, and detects possible threats.

    66 GlassWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about GlassWire as an Alternative to Little Snitch
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    Good software, reputable developers and it has even more features than Little Snitch.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think GlassWire is a great Little Snitch alternative, some don't.

    • GlassWire is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Little Snitch.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryLittle Snitch is Paid and Proprietary
  3. NetLimiter icon
     92 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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about NetLimiter as an Alternative to Little Snitch
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    Negative
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    The ltest version makes it impossible to block Windows System and Windows Apps.

    NWO is collecting data on us...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think NetLimiter is a great Little Snitch alternative, some don't.

    • NetLimiter is the most popular commercial alternative to Little Snitch.

    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryLittle Snitch is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. SterJo NetStalker is innovative and FREE security software able to detect all authorized and unauthorized connections to your computer and send you alert for each new connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. NetGenius icon
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    NetGenius is a modern Internet connection monitoring, control and optimization tool. It lets you watch the apps using your Internet in real-time, control their access, and get detailed usage reports. Bandwidth-sensitive applications like voice calls, videos or games can be...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Armor2net personal firewall software stops hackers, data thieves, and protects your PC from Internet-borne threats. Armor2net firewall can meet your requirements for Internet security and Internet privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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.

    8 TripMode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about TripMode as an Alternative to Little Snitch
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    I like TripMode as an alternative to LittleSnitch because it's simpler UI resembles iOS and it's easy to monitor and block app internet usage. It's also significantly cheaper than LittleSnitch.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think TripMode is a great Little Snitch alternative.

    • TripMode is Paid and ProprietaryLittle Snitch is also Paid and Proprietary
    • TripMode is LightweightLittle Snitch is not according to our users
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