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 iPhone apps. The best NetGuard alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetGuard are simplewall, RethinkDNS, AdAway and Athena - Firewall & Adblocker.

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  1. AdGuard icon
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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.

    125 AdGuard alternatives

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    • 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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  2. AdAway icon
     144 likes

    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.

    95 AdAway alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Blokada icon
     108 likes

    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.

    98 Blokada alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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