Little Snitch for Linux

Outbound firewall.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Visualize (and block) outbound connections from any process or application. Tracks data volumes and history. Create your own blocklists and use community provided lists for proactive rule updates. Configurable. Open source. There’s also a macOS version.

Tradeoffs

Use of eBPF means it’s designed for privacy rather than completely strict security.

Is Little Snitch for Linux a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2026-04-16. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Users who want to control outbound connections from their applications

Why consider it

It allows users to visualize and block outbound connections from any process or application

Keep in mind

It is designed for privacy rather than completely strict security

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