AFWall+ vs Little Snitch
AFWall+
github.comLittle Snitch
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| Figure | AFWall+ | Little Snitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €59/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Personal firewalls | 8.7 (#3) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 8.1 (#33) | 8.2 (#22) |
| Connection alerts | Yes | When an app wants to connect to the Internet, Little Snitch can show an alert so the user can allow or deny the connection. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | AFWall+ is an open-source firewall app that controls which apps can access the internet on rooted Android devices. | Little Snitch shows where a Mac connects to the Internet and lets the user allow or deny connections. |
| Rule management | Features include per-app rules, custom rules, profiles, and import/export of rules. | Users can organize rules into groups and profiles, including groups subscribed from a remote server, and switch profiles automatically based on network environments. |
| Support | The project directs users to its FAQ, wiki, XDA forum, and GitHub issues for help. | The maker provides a help center with Little Snitch support and a form to resend a lost license key by email address. |
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