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netfilter vs NetGuard

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

netfilter

netfilter

Network & Admin

Netfilter is an open-source framework in the Linux kernel that allows network packet filtering, network address translation, and other packet mangling. It is a critical part of Linux's networking stack.

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NetGuard

NetGuard

Security & Privacy

NetGuard is an open source firewall app for Android that blocks connections to the internet based on rules you define. It helps protect your privacy and security by restricting what apps can access the network.

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