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IPFW vs TinyWall
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 Self-hosted
Visit IPFW Free plan Windows
TinyWall offers firewall controls and connection visibility for supported Windows desktops. Consider its initial network blocking and lack of remote management before choosing it for a computer or network.
Visit TinyWallThe facts
| IPFW | TinyWall | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | man.freebsd.org | tinywall.pados.hu |
| On firewall software | #27 of 81 | #23 of 81 |
IPFW: what it does well
TinyWall: what it does well
- No real-time popups for blocked actions
- Whitelist learning and timed rules
- Shows connections and open ports
- Protects Windows Firewall settings and hosts file
- Free, with no ads or paid upgrades
What to know first
- Blocks most network communication until programs are whitelisted
- No command-line interface or remote management
- No HIPS, anti-malware, or antivirus modules
- Latest version requires Windows 10 version 21H2 or newer
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