USBGuard Alternatives

USBGuard is described as 'Protect your computer against rogue USB devices by implementing basic whitelisting and blacklisting capabilities based on device attributes' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to USBGuard for Windows, Mac and Self-Hosted. The best USBGuard alternative is AccessPatrol. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try USB Protector or NetWrix USB Blocker. Other great apps like USBGuard are MyUSBOnly, USB Block, Gilisoft USB Lock and DeviceLock.

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  1. AccessPatrol icon

    AccessPatrol

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    Monitor and block USB device use in your organization to protect sensitive corporate data against theft. Includes device control features for WiFi, Bluetooth, Printers & more. Block/allow on a per-user per-computer, or per-department basis.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    Block file transfers to portable storage devices. Block lists can be defined by file extension or file name.
     

    • AccessPatrol is the most popular Windows & Self-Hosted alternative to USBGuard.

    • AccessPatrol is the most popular commercial alternative to USBGuard.

    • AccessPatrol is Paid and ProprietaryUSBGuard is Free and Open Source
    • AccessPatrol is Security-focusedUSBGuard is not according to our users
  2. MyUSBOnly icon

    MyUSBOnly

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    Endpoint security solution MyUSBOnly prevents unauthorized access to USB devices and Prevent sensitive data from leaking out and secure your files

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main
     
  4. USB Block icon

    USB Block

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    This application is able to target and block specific USB, network, and bluetooth storage devices from connecting to your computer. Depending on your settings, you can be prompted every time a new device is detected, or either allow all of a type of storage automatically, or...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Prompt to Allow or Deny a USB device access to the machine.
     

    • USB Block is the most popular Mac alternative to USBGuard.

    • USB Block is Paid and ProprietaryUSBGuard is Free and Open Source
  5. Gilisoft USB Lock icon

    Gilisoft USB Lock

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    GiliSoft USB Lock is a data leak prevention tool that prevents leakage and copy of your data to USB Drives (Android phone/iPhone), External Drives, CDs/DVDs or other such portable devices.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. DeviceLock icon

    DeviceLock

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    Block or specifically allow devices from being used such as CD and DVD drives, USB drives, firewire, infrared, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. USB Protector icon

    USB Protector

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    Download USB Protector - Remove Autorun viruses from USB removable storage devices and pendrives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    USB Protector screenshot 1
     

    • USB Protector is the most popular free alternative to USBGuard.

    • USB Protector is Free and ProprietaryUSBGuard is Free and Open Source
  9. NetWrix USB Blocker icon

    NetWrix USB Blocker

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    NetWrix USB Blocker enforces centralized access control to prevent unauthorized use of removable media that connects to computer USB ports, for example, memory sticks, removable hard disks, iPods, and more.

    5 NetWrix USB Blocker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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