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ferm vs Portmaster

A side-by-side look at ferm and Portmaster. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ferm

ferm

Network & Admin

ferm is a command line firewall manager tool for iptables. It allows users to easily configure iptables firewall rules using simple configuration files instead of complex iptables commands. It helps manage complex firewall policies in a simplified and automated way.

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Portmaster

Portmaster

Security & Privacy

Portmaster is a free, open source application firewall and HTTPS proxy for Windows that protects against malicious content getting to your computer. It blocks malware, ads, and trackers from making connections.

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