OpenSnitch

github.com · checked 30 Sept 2026

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How it plugs in

—Public API

YesOpen source

YesFree tier

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OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux interactive application firewall inspired by Little Snitch.

Pricing

OpenSnitchGNU/Linux · self-hosted · GPL-3.0Free

As github.com lists them, checked 30 Sept 2026.

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Facts

Website: github.com
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
Application rules: Yes
Application type: Interactive application firewall
Architecture support: Release assets include x86_64, i386, armhf and arm64 daemon packages.
Block-list limitation: Block lists may not work when the system uses systemd-resolved.
Block lists: It can block system-wide ads, trackers and malware domains, and supports domain, IP, network, regular-expression and MD5 lists.
Central management: A centralized GUI can manage multiple nodes.
Project community: The project invites users to join its server community.
Compatibility limit: The v1.8.0 release says its GUI is not compatible by default with Linux Mint 21.2 or earlier, Ubuntu 22.04 or earlier, and OpenSUSE 15.5 or earlier.
Connection alerts: Yes
Connection filtering: It interactively filters outbound connections.
Distribution support: Packages are provided for Debian/Ubuntu-style DEB systems, RPM systems, Arch Linux and NixOS.
Documentation support: The project directs users to documentation for detailed information.

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