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OpenSnitch vs SwitchHosts

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

OpenSnitch

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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SwitchHosts

SwitchHosts

Network & Admin

SwitchHosts is a free, open-source application for Windows, Mac and Linux that allows you to easily manage your hosts file. It enables quickly switching between different host configurations with a single click, helping test websites, access sites blocked in your country, and manage development/staging environments.

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