netfilter vs OpenSnitch
A side-by-side look at netfilter and OpenSnitch. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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OpenSnitch
Security & Privacy
OpenSnitch is an open source application firewall for GNU/Linux systems. It monitors and controls network connections to protect against unwanted access and data leakage. It works by prompting the user to allow or deny connections.
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