Portmaster Alternatives

Portmaster is described as 'Free and open-source tool that monitors all network activity, blocks unwanted connections, uses filter lists for ads and malware, enforces DNS-over-TLS, and sets custom app rules' 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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  1. SterJo NetStalker is innovative and FREE security software able to detect all authorized and unauthorized connections to your computer and send you alert for each new connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    SterJo Netstalker vs Portmaster Comments
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    0

    Netstalker gives PopUp Alerts about new connections. PortMaster doesn't have that capability at this time.

    • SterJo Netstalker is Free and ProprietaryPortmaster is Freemium and Open Source
  2. NetPeeker icon
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    Monitor network applications, personal firewall, trace whois, network speed limiter.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. 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.

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Kubuntu
    • KDE neon
     
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    Discontinued

    No updates since Dec 29, 2018.

    ufw KDE vs Portmaster Comments
    Kris Regina
    Negative
    0

    This is not related to firewalls or ad blockers at all.

    • ufw KDE is Free and Open SourcePortmaster is Freemium and Open Source
  5. EasyFirewall icon
     1 like

    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.

    40 EasyFirewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 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.

    52 Total Adblock alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mac
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  9. Douane icon
     2 likes

    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.

    37 Douane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. PEShield icon
     1 like

    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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