Free Firewall

by Evorim

Free Firewall lets Windows users manage which applications can use the internet or a local network, with prompts for programs that have no access rule.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Evorim

Release : Free Firewall 2.6.2

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Free Firewall is a Windows utility for managing application network access. It suits people who want to decide which installed programs may connect to the internet or a local network. You can set permissions for individual apps and review connection requests as they arise, rather than relying on one rule for every program on the computer.

Set network permissions for individual apps instead of applying the same access rule to everything.

When an app without a rule tries to connect, the software can prompt you to allow or block it. One mode requires approval before programs connect, while another allows connections unless you deny them. Options also cover website tracking requests and background telemetry transfers. The interface supports mouse and touch input, and the program can run alongside another firewall.

Features:

  • Set network access rules per application
  • Get prompts for apps without access rules
  • Require approval before programs connect
  • Allow connections until explicitly blocked
  • Filter website tracking and analytics requests
  • Run alongside another firewall
Windows 7 or later

PROS
Per-application rules provide control over network access.
Notifications identify programs requesting network access.

CONS
Paranoid mode can generate frequent permission prompts.
Setting rules for many applications takes time.