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Little Snitch vs Murus Firewall
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Little Snitch
8.0Host-based application firewall
Murus Firewall
6.0Firewall app
| Metric | Little Snitch | Murus Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 716 | 25 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.8K | 56 |
| 365-day Installs | 6.3K | 250 |
| Version | 6.3.3 | 2.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 17 |
| GitHub Forks | — | - |
| Open Issues | — | 2 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 10, 2012 | Dec 18, 2014 |
Reviews
Little Snitch
Little Snitch is a host-based application firewall that provides granular control over network traffic, making it ideal for privacy-conscious users and those needing detailed network monitoring capabilities.
Monitors and controls network activity initiated by applications on your Mac.
Pros
- + Granular control over application network activity
- + Real-time monitoring and alerting for unauthorized connections
- + Customizable rules and profiles for different use cases
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Limited effectiveness against Apple's proprietary applications
Murus Firewall
Murus Firewall offers a user-friendly graphical interface for managing macOS network traffic, providing advanced firewall controls that cater to users seeking detailed network management capabilities.
Murus Firewall provides a graphical interface for managing network traffic using macOS's PF firewall.
Pros
- + User-friendly graphical interface
- + Advanced network traffic control
- + Open-source nature
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community support and engagement