Windows Firewall Notifier AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like Windows Firewall Notifier

Windows Firewall Notifier is described as '(WFN) extends the default Windows embedded firewall behavior, allowing to visualize and handle incoming or outgoing connections' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Windows Firewall Notifier for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Android Tablet, VirtualBox and F-Droid apps. The best Windows Firewall Notifier alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Firewall Notifier are Fort Firewall, GlassWire, TinyWall and BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control.

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Windows Firewall Notifier 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.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode

    simplewall VS Windows Firewall Notifier

     

    • simplewall is the most popular Windows alternative to Windows Firewall Notifier.

    • simplewall is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Firewall Notifier.

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceWindows Firewall Notifier is also Free and Open Source
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Firewall Notifier is not according to our users
  2. 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 Windows Firewall Notifier

     
  4. GlassWire icon

    GlassWire

     146 likes
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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.

    64 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 Windows Firewall Notifier

     

    • GlassWire is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Windows Firewall Notifier.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Firewall Notifier is Free and Open Source
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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.

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    TinyWall

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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...

    28 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 Windows Firewall Notifier

     
    Comments about TinyWall as an Alternative to Windows Firewall Notifier
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    Positive Jun 24, 2016
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    Use the same Base (Microsoft FireWall)

    Windows Firewall Notifier Icon
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    • TinyWall is Free and Open SourceWindows Firewall Notifier is also Free and Open Source
    • TinyWall is LightweightWindows Firewall Notifier is not according to our users
  7. BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control icon

    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control

     69 likes
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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.  No registration required
    2.  Portable
    3.  Application Blocker

    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control VS Windows Firewall Notifier

     
  8. Comodo Internet Security icon

    Comodo Internet Security

     234 likes
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    Comodo Internet Security is a free, very voluminous and multi-layered security application that keeps hackers out and personal information in.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Comodo Internet Security screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Real-time protection
    2.  Run file in a Sandbox
    3.  Malware Analysis
    4.  Sandbox
    5.  Ad-free

    Comodo Internet Security VS Windows Firewall Notifier

     
  10. Firewall App Blocker icon

    Firewall App Blocker

     23 likes
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    In Windows, you can use Windows Firewall to block or unblock certain applications, but it doesn’t offer an easy-to-use interface for its advanced features. Firewall App Blocker makes the process very easy!

    6 Firewall App Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Firewall App Blocker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Outbound firewall

    Firewall App Blocker VS Windows Firewall Notifier

     
  11. 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 Windows Firewall Notifier

     
  12. Privatefirewall icon

    Privatefirewall

     26 likes
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Screen
    Discontinued

    The product is no longer offered on the company website. Last version, 7.0.30.3, released in December 2013, can be still downloaded from MajorGeeks

    Privatefirewall Features

    1.  Application Monitoring

    Privatefirewall VS Windows Firewall Notifier

     
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    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.

    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 Windows Firewall Notifier

     

    • SpyShelter is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Firewall Notifier.

    • SpyShelter is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Firewall Notifier is Free and Open Source
    • SpyShelter is Privacy focused and LightweightWindows Firewall Notifier is not according to our users
  14. ZoneAlarm Firewall icon

    ZoneAlarm Firewall

     38 likes
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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...

    35 ZoneAlarm Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ZoneAlarm Firewall screenshot 1

    ZoneAlarm Firewall VS Windows Firewall Notifier

     
  15. 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 Windows Firewall Notifier

     
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