NetGuard Alternatives

NetGuard is described as 'Controls individual app internet access without root, blocks Wi-Fi and mobile data, supports IPv4/IPv6, logging, privacy protection, and detailed notifications' and is a popular Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetGuard for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, F-Droid, Android Tablet 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. TripMode icon

    TripMode

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    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.

    10 TripMode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. ADNS icon

    ADNS

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    ADNS is a lightweight DNS-based ad blocker for Android. No VPN, no background services, no battery drain, no hassle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Stronghold icon

    Stronghold

     1 like

    Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard icon
    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
    Learn More
  6. orWall icon

    orWall

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    orWall will force selected applications through Orbot while preventing unchecked applications to have network access.In short, orWall will add special iptables rules in order to redirect traffic for applications through .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Tor
    • Orbot
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  8. De1984 Firewall icon

    De1984 Firewall

     1 like

    Privacy isn’t default. Take it back with De1984 Firewall and Package Control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    De1984 Firewall screenshot 1
     
  9. PEShield icon

    PEShield

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    PEShield — privacy-first Android toolkit for digital sovereignty. A local firewall blocks trackers, ads & telemetry on-device; nothing leaves your phone. Plus an offline security AI, encrypted messenger, mesh/off-grid, a code studio & a camera chip scanner. No Google.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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