Shadow Defender Alternatives

Shadow Defender is described as 'easy-to-use security solution (for Windows operating systems) that protects your PC/laptop real environment against malicious activity and unwanted changes' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shadow Defender for Windows, Linux and Mac. The best alternative is Reboot Restore Rx, which is free. Other great apps like Shadow Defender are Toolwiz Time Freeze, Firejail, SmartShield and Clean Slate.

Shadow Defender alternatives are mainly System Restore Tools but may also be Virtualization Tools or Anti-Virus Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Shadow Defender.

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Shadow Defender

Paid • Proprietary
Windows

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Reboot Restore Rx
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Freemium • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Windows
23 alternatives to Reboot Restore Rx
Reboot Restore Rx makes it easy to maintain PC’s in small public access computing environments (classrooms, computer labs, kiosks, internet cafes, libraries, etc.). Every time you restart the PCs they will automatically reset to your predefined baseline setting.
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Reboot Restore Rx Features
Restore on reboot
Persistent Storage
Auto Update
Remote Management
Data Protection
Reboot Restore Rx vs Shadow Defender
Almost everyone thinks Reboot Restore Rx is a great alternative to Shadow Defender.
CarlosMorales
Free and functions similarly in terms of maintaining a clean system
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MeganMcallum
Similar in function, prefer Reboot Restore's security features more.
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Toolwiz Time Freeze
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Free • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Windows
14 alternatives to Toolwiz Time Freeze
Toolwiz Time Freeze is an effective Instant System Restore software to keep your computer system safe and protect your computer from undesired changes. It can also protect your files and folders from changes with a secure password protection.

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Toolwiz Time Freeze vs Shadow Defender
Almost everyone thinks Toolwiz Time Freeze is a great alternative to Shadow Defender.
Firejail
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Free • Open Source
Virtualization Tool
Linux
17 alternatives to Firejail
Firejail is a SUID security sandbox program that reduces the risk of security breaches by restricting the running environment of untrusted applications using Linux namespaces and seccomp-bpf.
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Firejail Features
1. Command line interfaceFirejail either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
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SmartShield
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
15 alternatives to SmartShield
SmartShield allows administrators to ensure the ongoing integrity of their workstations without limiting usability. With SmartShield Protection enabled, all changes made to a workstation are removed with every restart. This makes unwanted system changes an impossibility.
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SmartShield Features
Restore on reboot
SmartShield vs Shadow Defender
Almost everyone thinks SmartShield is a great alternative to Shadow Defender.
Clean Slate
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
16 alternatives to Clean Slate
Restores your computer to its original configuration discarding unwanted computer changes. Just log off or reboot. Clean Slate is easy yet powerful.
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Clean Slate Features
Restore on reboot
Clean Slate vs Shadow Defender
Almost everyone thinks Clean Slate is a great alternative to Shadow Defender.
Lethe
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Free • Open Source
System Restore Tool
Linux
14 alternatives to Lethe
Lethe is a Deep Freeze -like partition freezing software for Debian GNU/Linux and Lihuen GNU/Linux (May work on other Debian-based GNU/Linux distributions). Lethe makes the partitions behave like a Live CD: all changes made on the file system...
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Lethe Features
Persistent Storage
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.34, released in January 2011, can be still downloaded from SourceForge
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Bubblewrap
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Free • Open Source
Linux
16 alternatives to Bubblewrap
Unprivileged sandboxing tool.
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Bubblewrap Features
Sandbox
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Sandboxie
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Free • Open Source
Windows
10 alternatives to Sandboxie
The original Sandboxie Plus (Classic) application, now open source and as Sandboxie-Plus.
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Sandboxie Features
Sandbox
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Wioski
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Free • Proprietary
System Restore Tool
Windows
17 alternatives to Wioski
Wioski is a self-healing kiosk-computer running Windows 7 / 8. It’s made with standard Microsoft technologies and is distributed totally free.
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Wioski Features
Persistent Storage
ReHIPS
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Freemium • Proprietary
Virtualization Tool
Anti-Virus App
Windows
7 alternatives to ReHIPS
Intrusion prevention system and a sandbox with AntiSpy features that provides unprecedented protection and ensures system stability and integrity.
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ReHIPS Features
Sandbox