OpenSnitch AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like OpenSnitch

OpenSnitch is described as 'GNU/Linux application firewall' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenSnitch for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best OpenSnitch alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSnitch are simplewall, Pi-hole, GlassWire and Fort Firewall.

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  1. Portmaster icon
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    Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceOpenSnitch is Free and Open Source
  2. simplewall icon
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    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    37 simplewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to OpenSnitch
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    Closest in terms of functionality if looking for an open source alternative that supports windows instead of linux

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    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceOpenSnitch is also Free and Open Source
  3. Pi-hole icon
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    Blocks ads for all connected devices at the DNS layer without client setup. Provides web control, in-app ad and tracker blocking, DHCP and API support, regex filtering, privacy modes, audit logs, and long-term query analytics for network management.

    40 Pi-hole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
     
    • Pi-hole is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to OpenSnitch.

    • Pi-hole is Free and Open SourceOpenSnitch is also Free and Open Source
  4. GlassWire icon
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    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
     
    • GlassWire is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to OpenSnitch.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenSnitch is Free and Open Source
  5. Little Snitch icon
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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
     
    • Little Snitch is the most popular Mac alternative to OpenSnitch.

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

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSnitch is Free and Open Source
  6. NetGuard icon
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    NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.

    40 NetGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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    Minimal Firewall is a portable Windows firewall frontend that alerts users to internet connections without requiring custom kernel modifications or disabling core isolation, striking a balance between TinyWall's security and SimpleWall's functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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