LuLu AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like LuLu

LuLu is described as 'Free macOS firewall blocking unknown outgoing connections until approved, detects unauthorized activity, open source, privacy-focused, audit-ready code' and is a popular Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LuLu for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Linux, Windows and iPhone apps. The best LuLu alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LuLu are GlassWire, NetGuard, Little Snitch and OpenSnitch.

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  1. Portmaster icon
     190 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.

    36 Portmaster alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. GlassWire icon
     155 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.

    69 GlassWire alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. NetGuard icon
     51 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.

    41 NetGuard alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Little Snitch icon
     137 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.

    43 Little Snitch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  5. OpenSnitch icon
     43 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.

    38 OpenSnitch alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  6. AFWall+ icon
     41 likes

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

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    • Android
     
  7. Tiny Shield icon
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    Tiny Shield keeps your network safe by watching all connections and stopping bad stuff before it can harm your computer. Tiny Shield keeps an eye on everything your Mac connects to, making sure you can see all your internet activity in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  8. As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, your apps can send whatever they want to wherever they want, unnoticed by you, because all of this happens invisibly under the hood.

    41 Little Snitch Mini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  9. Traffic Light icon
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    Traffic Light is an open-source tool for tracking your network usage while ensuring total privacy. Inspired by Internet Speed Meter and GlassWire.

    45 Traffic Light alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. FireWally icon
     6 likes

    FireWally is a free firewall app for Mac, powered by Apple Intelligence and designed for anyone who wants to take full control of their online activity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  11. Lockdown Privacy is an Open Source and free firewall for your iOS device. We built the product to help protect users from app developers and analytics companies that are monetizing user data without consent or transparency.

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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