OpenSnitch Alternatives

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. Gufw icon
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    Gufw is an easy, intuitive way to manage your Linux firewall. It supports common tasks such as allowing or blocking pre-configured, common p2p, or individual ports port(s), and many others! Gufw is powered by Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw).

    36 Gufw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
     
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    Comments about Gufw as an Alternative to OpenSnitch
    Guest
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    it's a Firewall not an application Firewall

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    not an application firewall

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    the ufw/gufw doesn't help to monitor new connections from your system to "outerspace"

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Gufw is Free and Open SourceOpenSnitch is also Free and Open Source
  2. NethSecurity icon
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    All the functionalities of a modern Next-Gen firewall in few clicks: MultiWAN, Deep Packet Inspection, VPNs, Threat Protection.

    34 NethSecurity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Ufw stands for Uncomplicated Firewall, and is program for managing a netfilter firewall. It provides a command line interface and aims to be uncomplicated and easy to use.

    23 ufw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Provides two-way firewall protection by blocking unauthorized network access, detecting intrusions, hiding devices from threats, stopping viruses, spyware, and data theft, offering real-time alerts, customizable rules, and simple setup with light system impact.

    39 ZoneAlarm Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • ZoneAlarm Firewall is the most popular iPhone alternative to OpenSnitch.

    • ZoneAlarm Firewall is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenSnitch is Free and Open Source
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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is the most popular iPad alternative to OpenSnitch.

    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is Freemium and Open SourceOpenSnitch is Free and Open Source
    • TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall is CustomizableOpenSnitch is not according to our users
  6. Firewalla icon
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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Receive notifications whenever a new program connects to the network, or when it's modified

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Picosnitch as an Alternative to OpenSnitch
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    Not a firewall, but it is more reliable at "snitching" on programs that try to disguise themselves or evade filters/detection by tracking hashes, process hierarchy, and logging bandwidth. It is also more tamper resistant by letting you store the logs on another system.

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    • Picosnitch is Free and Open SourceOpenSnitch is also Free and Open Source
  9. Vallum icon
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    Monitors application connections and offers to pass or block these. It can be used to increase privacy or to transparently protect non-admin users from unwanted connections on multi-user macs.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Stronghold icon
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    Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Firewalld icon
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    Firewalld provides a dynamically managed firewall with support for network/firewall zones that define the trust level of network connections or interfaces. It has support for IPv4, IPv6 firewall settings, ethernet bridges and IP sets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Karma Firewall app lets you take control back of your phone and block internet traffic to and from specific apps. This is a simple yet powerful firewall with an easy to use intuitive GUI which allows you to protect your sensitive data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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