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Vallum vs Murus Firewall
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Vallum
6.0Application firewall
Murus Firewall
6.0Firewall app
| Metric | Vallum | Murus Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 25 |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 56 |
| 365-day Installs | 97 | 250 |
| Version | 5.1 | 2.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18 | 17 |
| GitHub Forks | - | - |
| Open Issues | 10 | 2 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 1, 2020 | Dec 18, 2014 |
Reviews
Vallum
Vallum is a macOS application firewall designed to block unauthorized network connections, providing enhanced security by preventing Apple's built-in mechanisms from bypassing firewalls. It offers traffic monitoring and control, making it ideal for users concerned about privacy and security.
Blocks unauthorized network connections and prevents Apple from bypassing firewalls.
Pros
- + Dedicated firewall solution for macOS
- + Blocks Apple's mechanisms to bypass firewalls
- + Provides traffic monitoring and control
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Sparse community and limited forks
- - Unresolved issues may affect functionality
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