Firewalld AlternativesFirewalls and other similar apps like Firewalld

Firewalld is described as 'Provides a dynamically managed firewall with support for network/firewall zones that define the trust level of network connections or interfaces. It has support for IPv4, IPv6 firewall settings, ethernet bridges and IP sets' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Firewalld for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Firewalld alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Firewalld are simplewall, RethinkDNS, Fort Firewall and NetGuard.

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  1. Portmaster icon
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    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Portmaster is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Firewalld.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Firewalld.

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceFirewalld is Free and Open Source
    • Portmaster is Privacy focused and LightweightFirewalld is not according to our users
  2. RethinkDNS icon
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    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    45 RethinkDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
    • RethinkDNS is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Firewalld.

    • RethinkDNS is Free and Open SourceFirewalld is also Free and Open Source
    • RethinkDNS is Privacy focused and LightweightFirewalld is not according to our users
  3. 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.

    41 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Little Snitch is the most popular Mac alternative to Firewalld.

    • Little Snitch is the most popular commercial alternative to Firewalld.

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryFirewalld is Free and Open Source
    • Little Snitch is Privacy focusedFirewalld is not according to our users
  4. Minimal Firewall is a portable Windows firewall frontend that alerts users to internet connections without requiring custom kernel modifications or disabling core isolation, striking a balance between TinyWall's security and SimpleWall's functionality.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. 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).

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Python
     
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    Ufw stands for Uncomplicated Firewall, and is program for managing a netfilter firewall. It provides a command line interface and aims to be uncomplicated and easy to use.

    23 ufw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Terminal UI for ufw.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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