Free personal firewall with sandboxing and HIPS
TinyWall
Free lightweight whitelist-based firewall for Windows
About TinyWall
TinyWall is a lightweight firewall for Windows built on the Windows Filtering Platform, using a whitelist approach with no popups: unlisted applications are blocked by default. It adds tampering protection, blocklists and boot-time filtering while remaining completely free with no telemetry.
TinyWall website preview
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TinyWall: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers firewall, security, windows, freeware — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
TinyWall pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | tinywall.pados.hu |
TinyWall key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: firewall, security, windows, freeware
- Official site: tinywall.pados.hu
TinyWall FAQ
How much does TinyWall cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (tinywall.pados.hu).
What is TinyWall used for?
Free lightweight whitelist-based firewall for Windows Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: firewall, security, windows, freeware.
Where can I try TinyWall?
On its official site, tinywall.pados.hu — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
TinyWall vs alternatives
| TinyWall | Comodo Firewall | ZoneAlarm | AllDup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | firewall, security, windows, freeware | firewall, security, sandbox, windows | firewall, antivirus, security, windows | duplicate finder, file cleanup, windows, freeware |
| Official site | tinywall.pados.hu | comodo.com | zonealarm.com | alldup.de |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside TinyWall, it includes Zemana AntiMalware, CyberLock, Lantern, QuickHash.
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