Applocker vs VoodooShield

Struggling to choose between Applocker and VoodooShield? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Applocker is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like access-control, app-locker, whitelisting.

It boasts features such as Allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer, Sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps, Helps prevent malicious software, Supports both allow and block rules, Provides centralized management of app control policies, Supports various app types including Windows apps, scripts, and installers and pros including Enhances security by restricting access to untrusted apps, Provides granular control over app execution, Simplifies app management and enforcement, Integrates with Active Directory for policy deployment, Offers logging and reporting capabilities.

On the other hand, VoodooShield is a Security & Privacy product tagged with malware, protection, optimization, suspicious-programs, system-security.

Its standout features include Real-time protection against malware and ransomware, Application whitelisting and blacklisting, Restricts program behavior and modifications to system settings, Lightweight and optimized for performance, Game Mode to automatically allow games full access, Customizable security levels, and it shines with pros like Effective at blocking malware and unwanted changes, Easy to use with predefined security levels, Low system resource usage, Allows full access for trusted programs, Free version available.

Feature	Applocker	VoodooShield
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Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Applocker

Description: Applocker is a Windows feature that allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer. It sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps, helping prevent malicious software.

VoodooShield

Description: VoodooShield is an advanced system protection and optimization tool for Windows that focuses on blocking malware and suspicious programs from making changes to your computer. It aims to prevent infections while maintaining system performance.

Key Features Comparison

Applocker Features

• Allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer
• Sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps
• Helps prevent malicious software
• Supports both allow and block rules
• Provides centralized management of app control policies
• Supports various app types including Windows apps, scripts, and installers

VoodooShield Features

• Real-time protection against malware and ransomware
• Application whitelisting and blacklisting
• Restricts program behavior and modifications to system settings
• Lightweight and optimized for performance
• Game Mode to automatically allow games full access
• Customizable security levels

Pros & Cons Analysis

Applocker

Pros

• Enhances security by restricting access to untrusted apps
• Provides granular control over app execution
• Simplifies app management and enforcement
• Integrates with Active Directory for policy deployment
• Offers logging and reporting capabilities

Cons

• Complexity in setting up and maintaining policies
• Potential compatibility issues with certain applications
• Limited support for non-Windows platforms
• Requires careful planning and testing to avoid disrupting user productivity

VoodooShield

Pros

• Effective at blocking malware and unwanted changes
• Easy to use with predefined security levels
• Low system resource usage
• Allows full access for trusted programs
• Free version available

Cons

• Can cause compatibility issues with some programs
• Requires some tuning to allow desired programs
• No web protection in free version
• Lacks some advanced features of full antivirus suites

Pricing Comparison

Applocker

• Free (as part of Windows Enterprise/Education editions)

VoodooShield

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based