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AFWall+ vs GlassWire: catalog facts
AFWall+	GlassWire
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium A free version is available. Longer history and extra features require a paid licence.
Android	Windows, Android
Kernel-level filtering, so it does not consume the VPN slot Very granular rules per network type, including tethering and LAN	Visual history makes it obvious which application started talking and when Alerts on first connections and on changes to system network settings
Requires root Rule sets get complicated quickly and misconfiguration silently breaks apps	Longer history retention and several features need a paid licence Windows and Android only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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