LuLu vs Radio Silence
LuLu
objective-see.orgRadio Silence
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| Figure | LuLu | Radio Silence |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Personal firewalls | 7.7 (#11) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 7.3 (#67) | 7.8 (#51) |
| Compatibility | The product page lists macOS 10.15 or later as the platform requirement. | Radio Silence 3 requires macOS 10.15 or newer and supports Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Privacy | The maker says LuLu's automatic version check sends no user or product information, and the check can be disabled in settings. | The app does not send personal data or usage statistics to the developer. |
| Purpose | LuLu is a free, open-source firewall that alerts about and blocks unknown outgoing network connections. | Radio Silence is a firewall and network monitor for Mac that lets users block apps from accessing the internet. |
| Support | The maker directs users to create bug reports through LuLu's GitHub repository. | The maker provides installation and troubleshooting guides in its documentation. |
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Radio Silence
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