# Little Snitch for Mac

> See and control every network connection.

Little Snitch alerts you when apps phone home, lets you allow or deny each connection and maps where your data travels.

## Facts

- Price: Paid up front
- Developer: Objective Development
- Category: Security & Privacy
- Website: https://obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/
- Homebrew cask: little-snitch
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/little-snitch/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask little-snitch
```

## Questions

### How much does Little Snitch cost?

Little Snitch is paid software, bought up front from obdev.at.

### Where can I download Little Snitch for Mac?

Download Little Snitch from the developer's website (obdev.at). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Little Snitch from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask little-snitch`.

### What are good alternatives to Little Snitch?

Other security & privacy apps for Mac worth a look are LuLu (open source), OverSight (open source), KnockKnock (open source) and Secretive (open source).

## Alternatives in Security & Privacy

- [LuLu](https://macworthy.com/apps/lulu/): The free, open-source outbound firewall. (Open source)
- [OverSight](https://macworthy.com/apps/oversight/): Know when your mic and camera turn on. (Open source)
- [KnockKnock](https://macworthy.com/apps/knockknock/): See what's persistently installed. (Open source)
- [Secretive](https://macworthy.com/apps/secretive/): SSH keys that never leave the Secure Enclave. (Open source)
- [Strongbox](https://macworthy.com/apps/strongbox/): KeePass and Password Safe, made native. (Free + Pro)
- [Tailscale](https://macworthy.com/apps/tailscale/): A private network for all your devices. (Free + Pro)

## Collections

- [Privacy first](https://macworthy.com/collections/privacy-first/)

Tags: firewall, network