NetGuard AlternativesFirewalls & Privacy Tools like NetGuard

NetGuard is described as 'Provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetGuard for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Windows apps. The best NetGuard alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetGuard are simplewall, RethinkDNS, Athena - Firewall & Adblocker and AdAway.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to NetGuard
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    AdGuard is not a firewall. It does not block internet access on a per application basis.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to NetGuard.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NetGuard.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceNetGuard is also Freemium and Open Source
  4. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

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    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    45 RethinkDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • RethinkDNS is the most popular Web-based alternative to NetGuard.

    • RethinkDNS is Free and Open SourceNetGuard is Freemium and Open Source
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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    AdAway

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    An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

    94 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Blokada

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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Little Snitch

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    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.

    40 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Little Snitch as an Alternative to NetGuard
    justinterested
    Negative
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    Netguard is for Android, Little Snitch is for mac

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

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryNetGuard is Freemium and Open Source
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    OpenSnitch

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    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    37 OpenSnitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • OpenSnitch is the most popular Linux alternative to NetGuard.

    • OpenSnitch is Free and Open SourceNetGuard is Freemium and Open Source
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