NetGuard Alternatives

NetGuard is described as 'Provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetGuard for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Windows apps. The best NetGuard alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetGuard are simplewall, RethinkDNS, AdAway and Athena - Firewall & Adblocker.

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  1. TripMode icon

    TripMode

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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.

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    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Stronghold icon

    Stronghold

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    Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. orWall icon

    orWall

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    orWall will force selected applications through Orbot while preventing unchecked applications to have network access.In short, orWall will add special iptables rules in order to redirect traffic for applications through .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Tor
    • Orbot
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  5. Ad
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
    Learn More
  6. Android Autostarts icon

    Android Autostarts

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    Displays what apps activate during events and the background triggers. Root users can disable unnecessary autostarts to accelerate phone boot. Root is not required, but needed to make changes.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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