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
     52 likes

    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).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
     
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    Gufw vs OpenSnitch Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    it's a Firewall not an application Firewall

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    not an application firewall

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    the ufw/gufw doesn't help to monitor new connections from your system to "outerspace"

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Gufw is Free and Open SourceOpenSnitch is also Free and Open Source
  2.  27 likes

    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
     
  3. NethSecurity icon
     1 like

    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
     
  4. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. 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.

    114 TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Vallum icon
     Like

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8.  4 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Picosnitch vs OpenSnitch Comments
    saucysalamander
    Positive
    0

    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.

    • Picosnitch is Free and Open SourceOpenSnitch is also Free and Open Source
  9. Stronghold icon
     1 like

    Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. With InJoy Firewall™ 4.0 you can say good-bye to old-generation Firewall solutions that were difficult to implement, manage and measure — InJoy Firewall™ is different...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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