Portmaster Alternatives

Portmaster is described as 'Free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer' and is a very popular Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Portmaster for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Portmaster alternative is NextDNS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Portmaster are AdGuard, simplewall, Pi-hole and RethinkDNS.

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Portmaster alternatives are mainly Firewalls, but if you're looking for Network Monitors or Ad Blockers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Portmaster.
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  1. Firewalla icon
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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    43 Firewalla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  2. NetPeeker icon
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    Monitor network applications, personal firewall, trace whois, network speed limiter.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. AdProtect icon
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    AdProtect is free adblock tool that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    ROOT not required!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. ufw KDE icon
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    KDE front-end to ufw, similar to the GTK/Gnome based gufw.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Kubuntu
    • KDE neon
     
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    Comments about ufw KDE as an Alternative to Portmaster
    Kris Regina
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    This is not related to firewalls or ad blockers at all.

    Portmaster Icon
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    • ufw KDE is Free and Open SourcePortmaster is Freemium and Open Source
  5. EasyFirewall icon
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    Perfects the Windows Firewall offering additional security. Get the most out of your Windows firewall, create new security rules for your online applications, alerts you to anomalies with real-time protection.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Bouncer App icon
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    Bouncer is an application to help you choose the correct firewall zone for wireless connections. When you connect to a new network, Bouncer will open a window prompting you for what kind of network (eg home, public, work) it is.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. FireWally icon
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    FireWally is a free firewall app for Mac, powered by Apple Intelligence and designed for anyone who wants to take full control of their online activity.

    10 FireWally alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. NetGenius icon
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    NetGenius is a modern Internet connection monitoring, control and optimization tool. It lets you watch the apps using your Internet in real-time, control their access, and get detailed usage reports. Bandwidth-sensitive applications like voice calls, videos or games can be...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, offering custom filters and an Allow list for trusted sites.

    50 Total Adblock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
     
  10. Douane icon
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    Douane is a personal firewall that protects a user's privacy by allowing a user to control which applications can connect to the internet from their GNU/Linux computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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