Opensnitch
Opensnitch is a free, open-source security and privacy app for Linux. OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux interactive application firewall inspired by Little Snitch. It has 14,219 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Little Snitch.
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About Opensnitch
OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall. •• Key Features • Download • Installation • Usage examples • In the press
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use Opensnitch instead of.
- Little Snitch
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Is Opensnitch free and open source?
Yes. Opensnitch's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Opensnitch?
Download the installer for Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.8.0).
Can Opensnitch replace Little Snitch?
Opensnitch is commonly used as a free alternative to Little Snitch. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.