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Arno's IPTABLES Firewall vs LuLu
Both stand on firewall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit Arno's IPTABLES Firewall Free plan Mac
LuLu offers outgoing-connection alerts and configurable allow or block rules at no cost. Its visibility is not complete for traffic that bypasses macOS Network Extensions.
Visit LuLuThe facts
| Arno's IPTABLES Firewall | LuLu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | objective-see.org |
| On firewall software | #45 of 81 | #41 of 81 |
Arno's IPTABLES Firewall: what it does well
LuLu: what it does well
- Rules can target processes or remote endpoints.
- Rules can be temporary or permanent.
- Profiles keep separate rules and settings.
- Includes the Netiquette network monitor.
- Automatic version checks can be disabled.
What to know first
- Some traffic may not be visible or blockable.
- Only the active profile controls connection decisions.
- The listed platform is macOS only.
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