TCPBlock AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like TCPBlock

TCPBlock is described as 'Lightweight and fast outbound firewall for Mac OS X 10.5 or later developed by delantis.com. Very simply to set up and use. And best of all it doesn't nag' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are seven alternatives to TCPBlock for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, VirtualBox and Self-Hosted apps. The best TCPBlock alternative is Little Snitch. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try TinyWall or Gufw. Other great apps like TCPBlock are CacheGuard Gateway, Radio Silence, TripMode and Flying Buttress.

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  1. Little Snitch icon
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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  2. TinyWall icon
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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...

    32 TinyWall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  3. Gufw icon
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    Gufw is an easy, intuitive way to manage your Linux firewall. It supports common tasks such as allowing or blocking pre-configured, common p2p, or individual ports port(s), and many others! Gufw is powered by Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw).

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
     
  4. CacheGuard Gateway is a free, open-source network security appliance for startups, growing businesses, and SMEs/SMBs that need enterprise-grade protection without the complexity or cost.

    136 CacheGuard Gateway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware vSphere Hypervisor
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
    • Proxmox Virtual Environment
     
  5. TripMode icon
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    Outbound firewall for apps, blocking apps from accessing internet. Useful for reducing data usage when tethering to mobile data, or on a slower wifi connection.

    8 TripMode alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. As Apple's built-in Firewall preferences improves in both functionality and security, I will be aiming Flying Buttress more at users who need the advanced firewall configuration, logging, and IP sharing options found in Flying Buttress.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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