Radio Silence vs Vallum
Radio Silence
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| Figure | Radio Silence | Vallum |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $7.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · Personal firewalls | 8.1 (#8) | 7.8 (#10) |
| Spec score · Firewall Software | 7.8 (#51) | 8.1 (#31) |
| Application rules | Yes | Yes |
| Connection alerts | No | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Outbound control | basic | advanced |
| Payments | App sales are handled by FastSpring, and payment information does not touch Radio Silence's servers. | The maker says checkout is handled securely through FastSpring, accepts PayPal or credit cards, and listed prices exclude VAT. |
| Supported platforms | macOS | macOS |
| Privacy | The app does not send personal data or usage statistics to the developer. | The maker says Vallum collects no personal or system data and does not phone home, though update checks can trigger a notification. |
| Rule direction | outbound | both |
| Support | The maker provides installation and troubleshooting guides in its documentation. | Free support is available directly from the developers for all Vallum users. |
Plans
Vallum
- Upgrade to Vallum 5$7.50 a month
- Vallum 5 - Single License$15 a month
- Vallum 5 - Five Licenses Family Pack$20 a month
- Upgrade to Vallum 5$7.50, paid once
- Vallum 5 - Single License$15, paid once
- Vallum 5 - Five Licenses Family Pack$20, paid once
- Vallum Bundle - Single License$25, paid once
- Vallum Bundle - Five Licenses Family Pack$30, paid once
- Pro Bundle - Single License$40, paid once
- Pro Bundle - Five Licenses Family Pack$55, paid once
In their own words
Radio Silence
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