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Little Snitch

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Spec score 8.1 #9 of 37 in Network Firewall Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Little Snitch shows where a Mac connects to the Internet and lets the user allow or deny connections.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Intended users
The maker describes Little Snitch as suited to privacy enthusiasts, experts, and administrators protecting colleagues’ or employees’ privacy.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · obdev.at
Trial
The 30-day trial has the same protection and functionality as the full version, but the Network Monitor expires after 30 days; demo mode runs for three hours at a time and can be restarted.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Support
The maker provides a help center with Little Snitch support and a form to resend a lost license key by email address.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Headquarters
Vienna, AustriaRead 28 Sep 2026 · obdev.at
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · obdev.at
Blocklists
Little Snitch offers curated blocklists with daily updates and supports IP-based blocklists.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Command line
The command line utility can change settings, export rules, respond to alerts, and log allow or deny events.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Compatibility
The download page lists Little Snitch 6.5 as compatible with macOS 27 Golden Gate, Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Connection alerts
When an app wants to connect to the Internet, Little Snitch can show an alert so the user can allow or deny the connection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
DNS encryption
It encrypts DNS requests using DoH, DoT, or DoQ and names Quad9 as an example of a trusted DNS service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Download integrity
Objective Development provides a codesign command to verify the downloaded disk image and says not to open it if the signature check reports an error.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
License limits
A Family License permits use on up to five computers in one household for non-commercial use.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Network analysis
Its Network Monitor analyzes network activity in real time and displays details such as data volumes, server locations, ports, and protocols.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Privacy practices
The maker says Little Snitch 5 uses a built-in database for information about third-party programs instead of querying an external database.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Process identification
Processes can be identified by cryptographic code signature regardless of file path, with file-path identification available as an option.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Rule management
Users can organize rules into groups and profiles, including groups subscribed from a remote server, and switch profiles automatically based on network environments.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at
Traffic history
The interactive traffic chart can show current and past network activity for up to twelve months.Read 7 Oct 2026 · obdev.at

Plans and prices

Single License €59 a month billed annually Valid for Little Snitch 6 and Little Snitch 5 Read 21 Sep 2026 · obdev.at

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