Privatefirewall AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like Privatefirewall

Privatefirewall is described as 'This personal firewall and intrusion detection application provides comprehensive online security. It constantly monitors your PC for intrusion and reports any findings, so you can take the appropriate action' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Privatefirewall for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Android Tablet, VirtualBox and F-Droid apps. The best Privatefirewall alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Privatefirewall are GlassWire, Fort Firewall, BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control and TinyWall.

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Privatefirewall alternatives page was last updated Dec 15, 2023
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  1. simplewall icon

    simplewall

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    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    33 simplewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Built-in Firewall
    5.  Outbound firewall
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  Built-in timer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline

    simplewall VS Privatefirewall

     

    • simplewall is the most popular Windows alternative to Privatefirewall.

    • simplewall is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Privatefirewall.

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourcePrivatefirewall is Free and Proprietary
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPrivatefirewall is not according to our users
  2. GlassWire icon

    GlassWire

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    Visualize network activity in detail, get notified when new apps access the network, look out for malware, and block badly behaving apps.

    63 GlassWire alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GlassWire's graph shows you real-time network activity broken down by apps, traffic, and hosts.

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Network activity
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Built-in Firewall
    4.  Graphical component
    5.  Graphs
    6.  Traffic Monitoring
    7.  Push subscriptions
    8.  Network Tools

    GlassWire VS Privatefirewall

     

    • GlassWire is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Privatefirewall.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryPrivatefirewall is Free and Proprietary
  4. Fort Firewall icon

    Fort Firewall

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    Simple firewall for MS Windows.

    33 Fort Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UZ flagUzbekistan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Traffic shaping
    8.  Auto Update
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Stats
    11.  Scheduling

    Fort Firewall VS Privatefirewall

     
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    GlassWire

    Visualize network activity in detail, get notified when new apps access the network, look out for malware, and block badly behaving apps.

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  6. BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control icon

    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control

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    A powerful tool which extends the functionality of Windows Firewall and provides new extra features which makes Windows Firewall better.

    21 BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Application Blocker

    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control VS Privatefirewall

     
  7. TinyWall icon

    TinyWall

     57 likes
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    TinyWall is a free software to harden and control the advanced firewall built into Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. TinyWall includes a combination of features that sets it apart from both commercial and freeware firewalls: TinyWall does not annoy you with popups at all...

    29 TinyWall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TinyWall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    TinyWall VS Privatefirewall

     
  8. Windows Firewall Notifier icon

    Windows Firewall Notifier

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    Windows Firewall Notifier (WFN) extends the default Windows embedded firewall behavior, allowing to visualize and handle incoming or outgoing connections.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connections

    Windows Firewall Notifier Features

    1.  Portable

    Windows Firewall Notifier VS Privatefirewall

     
  10. Karma Firewall icon

    Karma Firewall

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Karma Firewall screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Logs
    6.  No Tracking

    Karma Firewall VS Privatefirewall

     
  11. SpyShelter icon

    SpyShelter

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    SpyShelter is an effective and easy-to-use security application that helps you to protect your system against known and unknown malware.

    56 SpyShelter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SpyShelter detecting Windows System Changes
    SpyShelter Light Skin
    SpyShelter Cyberpunk Dark Skin

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Portable
    3.  No Logs
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Malware Analysis
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Webcam/Sound/Screen Protection

    SpyShelter VS Privatefirewall

     

    • SpyShelter is the most popular commercial alternative to Privatefirewall.

    • SpyShelter is Paid and ProprietaryPrivatefirewall is Free and Proprietary
    • SpyShelter is Privacy focused and LightweightPrivatefirewall is not according to our users
  12. ZoneAlarm Firewall icon

    ZoneAlarm Firewall

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    ZoneAlarm Free Firewall blocks hackers from infiltrating your home PC by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic. By detecting and preventing intrusions, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall keeps your PC free from viruses that slow down performance, and spyware that steals...

    40 ZoneAlarm Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ZoneAlarm Firewall screenshot 1

    ZoneAlarm Firewall VS Privatefirewall

     
  13. AppNetworkCounter icon

    AppNetworkCounter

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    appNetworkCounter is a simple tool for Windows that counts and displays the number of TCP/UDP bytes and packets sent and received by every application on your system.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AppNetworkCounter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Email Notifications

    AppNetworkCounter VS Privatefirewall

     
  14. Windows 10 Firewall Control icon

    Windows 10 Firewall Control

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    Windows 10 Firewall Control is a simple and exhaustive solution for applications network activity controlling and monitoring.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The Application

    Windows 10 Firewall Control Features

    1.  Portable

    Windows 10 Firewall Control VS Privatefirewall

     
  15. PC Tools Firewall Plus icon

    PC Tools Firewall Plus

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    PC Tools Firewall Plus is a powerful free personal firewall for Windows® that protects your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PC Tools Firewall Plus screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version, 6.0.0.74, was released on September 29, 2009. It can be still downloaded from Download.com.

    PC Tools Firewall Plus VS Privatefirewall

     
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