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WPD vs simplewall: catalog facts
WPD	simplewall
Free Free to download and use. The software is closed source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.
Windows	Windows
Telemetry, firewall blocks and app removal in one small portable tool Each toggle states the policy or registry key it changes	A plain allow and block list rather than a stream of pop-ups Internal block list aimed at Windows telemetry
Blocking Microsoft endpoints can interfere with updates and Store apps Windows only, closed source	The project itself says it is for advanced users Not a Windows Firewall interface; it uses a separate rule system
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 21, 2026

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