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LuLu free download for Mac

LuLu

Version 2.6.3

Shared-source macOS firewall.

3.8
Based on 19 user ratesRead reviews & comments
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LuLu overview

LuLu is the free, shared-source macOS firewall that aims to block unknown outgoing connections, unless explicitly approved by the user.

What’s new in version 2.6.3

Updated on Mar 08 2024

  • ? Improved rule export/import (#588)
  • ?‍? Command-line support for install/upgrade/uninstall

Information

License

Free

Size

10.1 MB

Downloads

29350

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 10.15 or later
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What customer like

Security
Performance
Stability

What needs improvements

Bug fixing

LuLu qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
4.0
Customer support
5.0

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ERNEST UNGUREANU
ERNEST UNGUREANU
Jan 18 2021
2.2.0
5.0
Jan 18 2021
5.0
Version: 2.2.0
Simply the best !
myersalastair
myersalastair
Sep 8 2020
1.2.3
1.0
Sep 8 2020
1.0
Version: 1.2.3
Do not use this software if you are running Mojave ON A macBook it will stop your computer firing up and the fix is as rubbish as the software. Gives open source software a really bad name. Had I not just backed up a few hours before I'd have been stuffed as had to wipe hard drive and reload. WARNING REALLY BAD SOFTWARE NO JOKE!!!
markw75901
markw75901
Apr 2 2020
1.2.3
1.0
Apr 2 2020
1.0
Version: 1.2.3
Heard about on iOS today from Leo, I installed on my 2018 Mac mini that has worked flawlessly for 6 months. Has caused all kinds of problems since installing. I have uninstalled but still having problems after Mac wakes up! I would NOT recommend!!!!! It might be free, I would rather pay something instead of having issues now. I am getting Kernel error messages randomly.
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Dec 29 2019
1.2.3
5.0
Dec 29 2019
5.0
Version: 1.2.3
Why pay for others, when you can have this one for free, and is even better than the others? It does the job well and is better because, unlike Little Snitch, etc., I do not get bombarded with dozens of warnings about the same app, with more than one option (servers, ports, etc.). With Lulu, when you click block, all connections of that app are blocked. Nice!
backfolder
backfolder
Mar 25 2019
1.2.0
5.0
Mar 25 2019
5.0
Version: 1.2.0
Works really well! Nothing to envy LS or HO!. Recommended to control what's outgoing from your Mac. Working flawlessly in Mojave 10.14.3.
Mcr
Mcr
Dec 13 2018
1.1.2
0.0
Dec 13 2018
0.0
Version: 1.1.2
One major area where i do not support open/shared source is security related products. Completely counter-intuitive. The idea is to protect from malicious activity and be informed of what other software is doing, and maintain a staunch defense against attack. The idea is to make it as hard as possible for the evil-doers; why give them the advantage of seeing the source code. Can you make it any easier? Even the developer of Lulu says on the website: "Note, as with any security tool, direct or proactive attempts to specifically bypass LuLu's protections will likely succeed. " He also says, "..by design LuLu (currently) implements few self-defense mechanisms." Yes, if an app wanted to bypass Little Snitch and Hands Off, etc, it could try as well, but again, at least the source code for those products isn't out there to pick over. Don't make it any easier for the bad guys.. We're not talking about the source code to a text editor, people, we're talking about source code to a firewall product that is supposed to tell you what/who/where the software on your Mac is talking too (servers in China? Russia? Central Europe?) Now, if the user intent is to simply monitor outgoing connections (Lulu ONLY monitors outgoing; Little Snitch and Hands Off monitor both directions), any of these protects will probably do; if the intent is to have a product that is one brick as part of an overall security and protection wall, then LIttle Snitch and Hand Off are more appropriate. This is not a criticism of Lulu as far as what it does or how well, it's a discussion of philosophy and encouraging people to understand what it is and ISN'T, and do your research. Make no mistake about this people, with regards to cyber security, it is a WAR. And in a war, do you show your enemy your battle plan? By providing the source code, yes, you are.
frans-3
frans-3
Dec 5 2018
1.1.2
1.0
Dec 5 2018
1.0
Version: 1.1.2
Well, installed it, rebooted... now my MacBook Pro 2016 15" , Mojave will not start... Had to restore with Carbon Copy Cloner. Hmmm...
Macfool
Macfool
Nov 27 2018
1.1.2
5.0
Nov 27 2018
5.0
Version: 1.1.2
v1.1.2 really nice.
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Oct 20 2018
1.1.1
5.0
Oct 20 2018
5.0
Version: 1.1.1
You have to try this software before buy another software. it's free from trusted source, and open shared code, what else do you need? try it before pay others
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Oct 8 2018
1.1.1
5.0
Oct 8 2018
5.0
Version: 1.1.1
Version 1.1.1 is truly magnificent. IT dwarfs the ability of Murus and others like it in the ability to monitor and control out going calls by the software you have installed. You will be astonished to see how much of your software makes contact to various Google activities in the background when you don't know it! LuLu will give you the instant ability to stop it and another outbound calls that any software might try to make so that you can decide wether to let it happen or not. As I have said before THIS IS A MUST HAVE APP for your Mac....
Macfool
Macfool
Oct 3 2018
1.0.0
5.0
Oct 3 2018
5.0
Version: 1.0.0
v.1.1 is released.
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Sep 19 2018
1.0.0
5.0
Sep 19 2018
5.0
Version: 1.0.0
Designed by one of the very best Mac protectors on the planet Earth. Pat Wardell has spotted more security problems on the Mac than Apple ever dreamed of. Zip gets by this little beauty. You will discover very quickly once you have activated this app just what kind of craziness is generated from your Mac by a host of app. To top that off you can stop the sharing of info etc right now! Easy to set up. Will fun silently if you choose. Ready for Mojave. This is a must have for the security of your Mac!
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Sep 11 2018
1.0.0
5.0
Sep 11 2018
5.0
Version: 1.0.0
If you don't have the money to pay for Little Snitch or HandsOff, this one might be for you. Great to see a freeware utility offering outbound firewall functionality.
lodean
lodean
Mar 10 2024
2.6.3
5.0
Mar 10 2024
5.0
Version: 2.6.3
horemahet
horemahet
Jul 20 2022
2.4.2
5.0
Jul 20 2022
5.0
Version: 2.4.2
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 30 2022
2.4.2
4.0
Jun 30 2022
4.0
Version: 2.4.2
emailalban
emailalban
Dec 14 2021
2.4.1
5.0
Dec 14 2021
5.0
Version: 2.4.1
Thomasgrr
Thomasgrr
Nov 3 2021
2.4.1
5.0
Nov 3 2021
5.0
Version: 2.4.1
ERNEST UNGUREANU
ERNEST UNGUREANU
Jan 18 2021
5.0
Jan 18 2021
5.0
Version: null
myersalastair
myersalastair
Sep 8 2020
1.0
Sep 8 2020
1.0
Version: null
markw75901
markw75901
Apr 2 2020
1.0
Apr 2 2020
1.0
Version: null
FOHX
FOHX
Feb 12 2020
4.0
Feb 12 2020
4.0
Version: null
Bento de Espinosa
Bento de Espinosa
Dec 29 2019
5.0
Dec 29 2019
5.0
Version: null
mappa00
mappa00
May 6 2019
0.5
May 6 2019
0.5
Version: null
backfolder
backfolder
Mar 25 2019
5.0
Mar 25 2019
5.0
Version: null
info-239
info-239
Feb 22 2019
1.0
Feb 22 2019
1.0
Version: null
frans-3
frans-3
Dec 5 2018
1.0
Dec 5 2018
1.0
Version: null
Macfool
Macfool
Nov 27 2018
5.0
Nov 27 2018
5.0
Version: null
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Oct 20 2018
5.0
Oct 20 2018
5.0
Version: null
DragonMaster
DragonMaster
Oct 8 2018
5.0
Oct 8 2018
5.0
Version: null
PRjohnson
PRjohnson
Sep 15 2018
5.0
Sep 15 2018
5.0
Version: null
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Sep 11 2018
5.0
Sep 11 2018
5.0
Version: null
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