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OpenSnitch vs Radio Silence

OpenSnitch

github.com

Radio Silence

radiosilenceapp.com

Side by side

FigureOpenSnitchRadio Silence
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open sourceYes—
macOS—Yes
LinuxYes—
Self-hostedYes—
Plans published12
Spec score · Firewall Software8.3 (#21)7.8 (#51)
Spec score · Personal firewalls8.3 (#7)8.1 (#8)
Application rulesYesYes
Connection alertsYesNo
Free planYesNo
Outbound controladvancedbasic
Supported platformslinuxmacOS
PurposeOpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux interactive application firewall inspired by Little Snitch.Radio Silence is a firewall and network monitor for Mac that lets users block apps from accessing the internet.
Rule directionbothoutbound

Plans

OpenSnitch

  • OpenSnitchFree

OpenSnitch pricing →

Radio Silence

  • Personal$9, paid once
  • Team$49, paid once

Radio Silence pricing →

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OpenSnitch

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Radio Silence

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