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nftables vs Gufw: catalog facts
nftables	Gufw
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Linux, Command line	Linux
One tool and rule syntax for IPv4, IPv6, ARP and bridge filtering Part of the mainline Linux kernel	Manages ufw rules without the command line Uses PolicyKit for privileged actions
Linux only Command-line rule language has a learning curve	Linux only and depends on ufw being installed Small project with infrequent visible activity
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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