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Murus Firewall vs AdGuard

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Murus Firewall

6.0
Security & Privacy

Firewall app

AdGuard

8.0
Security & Privacy

Stand alone ad blocker

Metric Murus Firewall AdGuard
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 25 390
90-day Installs 56 1.2K
365-day Installs 250 4.9K
Version 2.7 2.18.0.2089
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 17 33.0K
GitHub Forks - 2.3K
Open Issues 2 1.3K
License GPL-3.0
Language Go
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 18, 2014 Jan 8, 2016

Reviews

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

AdGuard

AdGuard is a robust ad-blocking solution that offers comprehensive protection across all devices through network-wide DNS blocking. It is particularly beneficial for users seeking a reliable, open-source ad blocker with strong community support.

Blocks ads and trackers across an entire network using a DNS-based approach.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive network-wide ad and tracker blocking
  • + Open-source with active community and frequent updates
  • + Strong reputation and positive reception in tech communities

Cons

  • - Recent performance issues after updates
  • - Limited visibility on Reddit