Portmaster AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

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   AdGuard

    306 likes

   Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

   138 AdGuard alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Vivaldi
   • Google Chrome
   • Samsung Galaxy Store
   • Safari
   • F-Droid
   • Android TV
   • Yandex Browser
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Cyprus
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Comment by TBayAreaPat · Apr 28, 2023

   AdGuard is great, but it's not a firewall/port system.

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   • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourcePortmaster is also Freemium and Open Source
   • AdGuard is an Ad Blocker Portmaster is a Firewall
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   Pi-hole

    203 likes

   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.

   48 Pi-hole alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Ad Blocker
   • Privacy Tool

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Self-Hosted
   • CentOS
   • Fedora
   • Ubuntu
   • Debian
   • Raspberry Pi OS
   • Raspberry Pi

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Pi-hole vs Portmaster Comments

   Positive comment by Raphty · Feb 23, 2022

   Their is a comparison blog on safing.io suggesting when to use what solution https://safing.io/blog/2021/12/09/portmaster-vs-pi-hole/

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   • Pi-hole is Free and Open SourcePortmaster is Freemium and Open Source
   • Pi-hole is an Ad Blocker Portmaster is a Firewall
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   Little Snitch

    139 likes

   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.

   51 Little Snitch alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • Network Monitor

   Origin

   • Austria
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux

   • Austria
   • EU

   

   

   

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   AdGuard

   Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

   https://adguard.com

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   InviZible Pro

    32 likes

   InviZible Pro uses DNSCrypt Protocol, Tor and i2pd (I2P Daemon) (PurpleI2P) to achieve maximum security, privacy and comfortable use of the Internet.

   36 InviZible Pro alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Privacy Tool
   • Ad Blocker

   Origin

   • Ukraine

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Tor
   • I2P
   • OpenAPK
   • F-Droid

   • Ukraine

   

   

   

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   InviZible Pro vs Portmaster Comments

   Positive comment by RemovedUser · May 6, 2024

   Even though the firewall for this is less sophisticated, I still think it's a good alternative because of the dnscrypt protocol and anonymizing proxies. They're both "swiss-army knives" when it comes to privacy, but it's implemented in slightly different ways.

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   • InviZible Pro is Free and Open SourcePortmaster is Freemium and Open Source
   • InviZible Pro is a Privacy Tool Portmaster is a Firewall
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   OpenSnitch

    47 likes

   GNU/Linux firewall enabling interactive outbound network filtering, outbound application control, blocking of ads and malware domains, centralized GUI node management, input policy configuration, SIEM integration, real-time alerts, and user-level rule customization.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • Network Monitor

   Origin

   • Italy
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   • Italy
   • EU

   

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   Positive comment by Alx84 · Feb 4, 2024

   OpenSnitch is much more superior to any other software, especially astro-turfed Portmaster. Portmaster doesn't detect even a fraction of what is actually happening on your system, whereas OpenSnitch catches it all. It's an application firewall everyone should have! You'll be amazed how many stuff pretending-to-be-FOSS software is phoning home on you.

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   • OpenSnitch is Free and Open SourcePortmaster is Freemium and Open Source
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   Minimal Firewall

    15 likes

   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 (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Firewall
   • Network Monitor

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows

   • United States

   

   

   

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    Picosnitch

     4 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Network Monitor
    • Firewall

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

    

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    Firewalla

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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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Firewall

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android

    • United States

    

    

    

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    AdSpamBlock

     2 likes

    Free domestic app that blocks all ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Origin

    • Japan

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    • Japan

    

    

    

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    PEShield

     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

    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Android

    

    

    

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    Harbor Adblock

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    Harbor Privacy is a managed DNS filtering service that blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains network-wide, with no logging of browsing activity. Includes Harbor Kids, a family protection layer that filters adult content, gaming, dating apps, gambling, and dangerous sites...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Ad Blocker
    • Privacy Tool

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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