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GlassWire vs Windows Firewall Control: catalog facts
GlassWire	Windows Firewall Control
Freemium A free version is available. Longer history and extra features require a paid licence.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, Android	Windows
Visual history makes it obvious which application started talking and when Alerts on first connections and on changes to system network settings	Prompts when unknown programs try to connect out One-click switching between filtering modes
Longer history retention and several features need a paid licence Windows and Android only, closed source	Windows only Medium filtering needs rules for every program you use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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