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Portmaster vs TinyWall: catalog facts
PortmasterTinyWall
Freemium

Free and open source under the GPL 3.0. Network history search, per-app bandwidth and the…

Free

Completely free with no ads or paid upgrades; donations accepted.

Windows, Linux Windows
  • Blocks known trackers and malware with no configuration
  • Live list of every connection, attributed to the program that made it
  • No pop-up prompts
  • Installs no drivers or kernel components
  • Windows and Linux only
  • Network history search and bandwidth figures are paid features
  • Windows only
  • Programs must be allowed manually since it does not ask
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

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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