Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.
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Portmaster AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Network Monitors
The best Network Monitor alternative to Portmaster is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Portmaster and 14 are Network Monitors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Network Monitor alternatives to Portmaster are GlassWire, Fort Firewall, Little Snitch and LuLu by Objective-See.
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- 37 simplewall alternatives
66 GlassWire alternativesVisualizes real-time and historical network activity, delivers alerts for suspicious behavior and unknown connections, manages firewall rules, reports DNS and system changes, identifies remote hosts, monitors app usage, supports remote monitoring, and detects possible threats.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
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Comments about Fort Firewall as an Alternative to Portmaster
- Fort Firewall is Free and Open Source
41 Little Snitch alternativesFirewall 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.
16 LuLu by Objective-See alternativesLuLu is the free, shared-source macOS firewall that aims to block unknown outgoing connections unless explicitly approved by the user.
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Comments about OpenSnitch as an Alternative to Portmaster
Alx84OpenSnitch is much more superior to any other software, especially astro-turfed Portmaster. Portmaster doesn't detect even a fraction of what is actually happening on your system, whereas OpenSnitch catches it all. It's an application firewall everyone should have! You'll be amazed how many stuff pretending-to-be-FOSS software is phoning home on you.
- OpenSnitch is Free and Open Source
28 NetLimiter alternativesComprehensive Windows software for internet traffic control, enabling users to set bandwidth limits for applications or connections. Offers real-time monitoring, long-term stats per app, and detailed internet usage reports. Ideal for managing data efficiently and enhancing network performance.
Comodo Firewall is a personal firewall, a genre of security software that secures PCs by policing Internet traffic on an app by app basis. The most prominent feature of a personal firewall is generating popup notifications when an unknown program attempts to access the Internet...
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- Free
- Proprietary
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- Bundleware
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- Windows
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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.
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Tiny Shield keeps your network safe by watching all connections and stopping bad stuff before it can harm your computer. Tiny Shield keeps an eye on everything your Mac connects to, making sure you can see all your internet activity in one place.
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Receive notifications whenever a new program connects to the network, or when it's modified
43 Firewalla alternativesFirewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.
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It's more lightweight than Portmaster. It notifies me every time a new app is in use even background programs. Plus it shows the file path for each app which makes it easier to make sure it isn't malware posing as legitmate software.