Sandboxie vs firejail : Which is Better?

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Sandboxie

Sandboxie is a sandbox-based isolation program developed by Sophos. Developed by Invincea

License: Freemium

Categories: Network & Admin Security & Privacy

Apps available for Windows

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firejail

firejail is a SUID sandbox software that reduces the risk of security breaches by restricting the running environment of untrusted applications using Linux namespaces, seccomp-bpf and Linux capabilities.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Linux

Sandboxie VS firejail

Firejail is a lightweight sandboxing tool for Linux that focuses on isolating applications with minimal overhead, while Sandboxie is a more user-friendly solution for Windows, offering advanced features and robust malware protection. Firejail is ideal for Linux users seeking a free and open-source solution, whereas Sandboxie caters to Windows users looking for a comprehensive application virtualization tool.

Sandboxie

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Supports Windows applications
  • Advanced configuration options
  • Robust malware protection
  • Virtualizes applications completely

Cons:

  • Paid version needed for full features
  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Limited to Windows operating system

firejail

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Supports multiple Linux distributions
  • Easy to configure
  • Isolates applications effectively
  • Open-source and free to use

Cons:

  • Limited to Linux environment
  • Less user-friendly compared to Sandboxie
  • Requires command-line skills for advanced features

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