Radio Silence AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like Radio Silence

Radio Silence is described as 'Lets you block individual apps from accessing the internet. It never throws pop-ups on the screen, and is completely invisible' and is a Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Radio Silence for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, F-Droid and Android Tablet apps. The best Radio Silence alternative is GlassWire, which is free. Other great apps like Radio Silence are NetGuard, Little Snitch, OpenSnitch and LuLu.

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  1. GlassWire icon
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    Visualizes real-time and historical network activity, delivers alerts for suspicious behavior and unknown connections, manages firewall rules, reports DNS and system changes, identifies remote hosts, monitors app usage, supports remote monitoring, and detects possible threats.

    69 GlassWire alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. NetGuard icon
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    Offers detailed per-app internet control for Android with no root required, blocks Wi-Fi and mobile connections, supports IPv4/IPv6, privacy-focused, usage logging, system app blocking, tethering support, various notification settings, and material themes.

    41 NetGuard alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Little Snitch icon
     137 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.

    43 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. OpenSnitch icon
     43 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.

    38 OpenSnitch alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  5. LuLu icon
     53 likes

    Free shared-source firewall for macOS blocking unknown outbound connections unless approved, alerts for unauthorized activity, helps detect malware, blocks OS or app data transmissions, no ads or tracking, audit-ready code on GitHub, enterprise event monitoring.

    17 LuLu alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  6. Tiny Shield icon
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    Tiny Shield keeps your network safe by watching all connections and stopping bad stuff before it can harm your computer. Tiny Shield keeps an eye on everything your Mac connects to, making sure you can see all your internet activity in one place.

    15 Tiny Shield alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Traffic Light icon
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    Traffic Light is an open-source tool for tracking your network usage while ensuring total privacy. Inspired by Internet Speed Meter and GlassWire.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, your apps can send whatever they want to wherever they want, unnoticed by you, because all of this happens invisibly under the hood.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  11. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. ShapyFlow icon
     1 like

    ShapyFlow is an app firewall for macOS, similar to Little Snitch and Lulu, offering additional features like triggers, profiles and minimal user interface for best user experience.

    4 ShapyFlow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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