Alternatives to Santa
A binary and file access authorization system for macOS that allows or blocks executables. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Santa
A binary and file access authorization system for macOS that allows or blocks executables.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Santa.
BlockBlock
A macOS tool that alerts you whenever software adds itself to a persistence location.
BlockBlock is an open-source macOS tool that alerts when software adds itself to a persistence location, rather than enforcing an allowlist of executables for managed fleets.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
KnockKnock
Lists the software configured to persist on a Mac.
LuLu
Control outbound application connections on macOS.
Mosyle
A hosted device management and security platform for Apple devices used at work and in schools.
RansomWhere?
A macOS utility that detects processes encrypting files like ransomware and stops them for review.
OverSight
Receive macOS alerts about microphone and camera activity.
TaskExplorer
macOS tool that inspects running processes, their libraries, files and network connections.
