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OpenSnitch vs Windows Firewall Control: catalog facts
OpenSnitch	Windows Firewall Control
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux	Windows
Prompts on every new outbound connection, so unexpected traffic becomes visible Blocks ad, tracker and malware domains system-wide	Prompts when unknown programs try to connect out One-click switching between filtering modes
Linux only The first days are a stream of prompts until your rules settle	Windows only Medium filtering needs rules for every program you use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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