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Murus

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From $10/mo Free plan macOS
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Spec sheet

What it does
Murus is a graphical front end for macOS's built-in PF (Packet Filter) network firewall.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Supported platforms
macOSRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Support
Support is free for customers and users, with assistance provided directly by the developers at [email protected].Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Headquarters
Gazzuolo, Mantua, ItalyRead 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Adaptive protection
Its adaptive firewall can block brute-force attacks, update online blacklists, and interact with SSHGuard for dynamic blacklists.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Application rules
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Bandwidth management
Dummynet pipes and queues can selectively limit inbound or outbound download and upload bandwidth, with WF2Q+ support.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Central management
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Configuration
Murus can configure and start PF with built-in presets, a graphical ruleset editor, or a custom rules editor.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Connection alerts
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Free tryouts
The maker states that fully functional unlimited tryout versions are available for all its apps.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Logging
Its firewall logging supports global and per-service policies and stores logs in a SQLite database.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
NAT and forwarding
Murus can share an Internet connection with per-client or per-group policies and export LAN services using port forwarding.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
NAT limit
Murus NAT supports up to three LAN interfaces, including VLANs.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Outbound control
advancedRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Platform support
Murus 2 is a Universal macOS app running natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and requires macOS 10.14.4 or later.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Port knocking
Murus can hide services behind port knocking, and its free Murus Knocker client is available for Mac, Linux, and Windows.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Privacy and activation
The maker states that its apps need no online activation or Internet connection to install, activate, or function and do not perform online license-validity checks.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Pro Bundle contents
The Pro Bundle includes Murus Pro, Vallum, VallumES, Snail, and Adsorb.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Rule direction
bothRead 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Security packaging
The maker states that all Murus versions are signed and notarized.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
System design
The manual states that Murus does not modify macOS's default PF configuration and does not install kernel extensions.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Target users
The maker describes Murus as suitable for average users, experienced UNIX gurus, system administrators, and educational use.Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com

Plans and prices

Murus Basic — Single License $10 a month Single license Inbound and outbound filtering · Inbound and outbound logging · Custom rules · Adaptive firewall · Realtime PF browser Read 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Murus Basic — Five Licenses Family Pack $15 a month Non-commercial; up to two computers per person and up to five persons in one household 5 persons · 2 computers per person Read 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Murus Pro — Single License $25 a month Single license Fully customized rulesets · Manual custom rules · Accounting · NAT and forwarding · PF states inspector Read 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Pro Bundle — Single License $40 a month Prices do not include VAT Murus Pro · Vallum · VallumES · Snail · Adsorb Read 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Pro Bundle — Five Licenses Family Pack $55 a month Non-commercial; up to two computers per person and up to five persons in one household 5 persons · 2 computers per person Read 22 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Murus Lite Free non-commercial use Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Murus Basic - Single License $10, paid once commercial use allowed Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Murus Basic - Five Licenses Family Pack $15, paid once non-commercial · up to 2 computers per person · up to 5 household persons Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Murus Pro - Single License $25, paid once commercial use allowed Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Pro Bundle - Single License $40, paid once commercial use allowed Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com
Pro Bundle - Five Licenses Family Pack $55, paid once non-commercial · up to 2 computers per person · up to 5 household persons Read 28 Sep 2026 · murusfirewall.com

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