Windows 11 Firewall Control AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like Windows 11 Firewall Control

Windows 11 Firewall Control is described as 'Application-level network control supporting custom permissions, detailed event logging, zero-day malware blocking, remote management, and portable use' and is a Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows 11 Firewall Control for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Windows 11 Firewall Control alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows 11 Firewall Control are GlassWire, Fort Firewall, TinyWall and Little Snitch.

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  1. simplewall icon
     202 likes

    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    37 simplewall alternatives

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    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to Windows 11 Firewall Control
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Small foot print. Just does the job.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 Firewall Control is also Free and Open Source
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows 11 Firewall Control is not according to our users
  2. GlassWire icon
     151 likes

    Visualizes 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.

    66 GlassWire alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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  3. TinyWall icon
     61 likes

    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...

    32 TinyWall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about TinyWall as an Alternative to Windows 11 Firewall Control
    XyQrTw
    Positive
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    Nearly the same application ; moreover tinyfirewall is Free and not limited in any functionality ...

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    • Almost everyone thinks TinyWall is a great Windows 11 Firewall Control alternative.

    • TinyWall is Free and Open SourceWindows 11 Firewall Control is also Free and Open Source
    • TinyWall is LightweightWindows 11 Firewall Control is not according to our users
  4. Little Snitch icon
     136 likes

    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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  5. A powerful tool which extends the functionality of Windows Firewall and provides new extra features which makes Windows Firewall better.

    23 BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control as an Alternative to Windows 11 Firewall Control
    krellboy
    Positive
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    W10FC is too complex, WFC is the right mix of functionality & expressiveness without going overboard like W10FC.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control is Free and ProprietaryWindows 11 Firewall Control is Free and Open Source
    • BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control is LightweightWindows 11 Firewall Control is not according to our users
  6. 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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    • Windows
     
  7. Free Firewall icon
     10 likes

    Free Firewall is a full-featured professional firewall that protects against the threats of the Internet. Control every program on your computer by permit or deny access to the Internet. Free firewall notifies you when applications want to access the Internet in the background...

    15 Free Firewall alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, your apps can send whatever they want to wherever they want, unnoticed by you, because all of this happens invisibly under the hood.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  9. Privatefirewall icon
     26 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
  10. EasyFirewall icon
     1 like

    Perfects the Windows Firewall offering additional security. Get the most out of your Windows firewall, create new security rules for your online applications, alerts you to anomalies with real-time protection.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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