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Alternatives to AFWall+

The tools Specifiction weighs against AFWall+, from its list of firewall software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 OPNsense

    Community Edition may suit users seeking a self-hosted firewall and routing platform on x86-64.

    Free plan Open source Web · iOS · Android · API
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 IPFire

    IPFire suits individuals, businesses, and organizations that need a self-hosted firewall for networks ranging from home offices to larger deployments.

    From $91.58/mo Free plan Open source Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    9.3 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Comodo Internet Security

    It suits Windows users looking for antivirus, firewall, and file-isolation features in one product.

    Free plan Windows · iOS · Android · Browser extension
    9.1 Visit Specs
  4. 04 CrowdSec

    CrowdSec suits teams looking to detect and block malicious IP activity across infrastructure or protect web applications.

    From $49/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    9.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 GlassWire

    GlassWire suits users who want to monitor network activity and manage app connections on Android or Windows.

    From $2.99/mo Free plan Web · Windows · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Arista NG Firewall

    NG Firewall suits organizations seeking network security and management capabilities across hybrid deployments.

    From $22.50/mo Free plan Web
    8.9 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Portmaster
    From €3.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.9 Visit Specs
  8. 08 NethSecurity

    NethSecurity is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses needing firewall, traffic management, threat protection, and VPN capabilities.

    From €12.50/mo Free plan Open source Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.9 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Google Cloud NGFW
    From $0.02/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

    It suits network administrators who need multi-vendor firewall log reporting and configuration tracking.

    From $32.92/mo Free trial Web · Windows · Linux · iOS
    8.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 TNSR

    TNSR may suit businesses, ISPs, internet telephone providers, hosting providers, managed service providers, and SaaS providers with routing or VPN workloads.

    From $83.25/mo Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 ClearOS
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.6 Visit Specs
  13. 13 OpenWrt

    OpenWrt suits users who want to customize embedded devices such as wireless routers and are familiar with GNU/Linux and basic networking concepts.

    Free plan Open source Web · Linux · Android · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  14. 14 NetBalancer
    From $34.95/mo Free plan Web · Windows · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  15. 15 FireMon

    FireMon is intended for global enterprises, government agencies, and service providers managing security policy across complex environments.

    From $200/mo Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Murus
    From $10/mo Free plan macOS
    8.5 Visit Specs
  17. 17 VyOS
    Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Shorewall
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.4 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Alibaba Cloud Cloud Firewall
    From $0.36/mo Free trial Web · API
    8.3 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Endian Firewall Community

    It suits Linux users protecting a home or small network, or people working in home labs and learning environments.

    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  21. 21 OpenSnitch
    Free plan Open source Linux · Self-hosted
    8.3 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Little Snitch
    From €59/mo Free trial macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  23. 23 FortiGate
    Free trial Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  24. 24 SonicWall Network Security Manager

    NSM suits security teams managing distributed SonicWall firewall environments, including multiple customers or locations.

    Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  25. 25 firewalld
    Free plan Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  26. 26 iptables
    Free plan Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  27. 27 Intego NetBarrier
    From $2.08/mo macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  28. 28 WinGate
    From $109.95/mo Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  29. 29 RethinkDNS
    From $1.75/mo Free plan Web · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  30. 30 Vallum
    From $7.50/mo Free trial macOS
    8.1 Visit Specs

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