portmaster
The premium Open Source alternative to GlassWire
🎯 Best for:Users seeking granular control over individual application data leaks.
What is portmaster?
A privacy-focused application firewall that monitors and blocks network connections at the kernel level. It features per-app rules and integrated DNS-over-TLS for system-wide privacy.
Tech Stack
GoVPN & Network
Why portmaster?
- • No account required
- • Kernel-level monitoring
- • Integrated SPN support
Limitations
- • High CPU usage
- • Windows/Linux only
- • Beta status stability
3/5/2026
Last Update
445
Forks
82
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on GlassWire)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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