Alternatives

The Best Firejail Alternatives in 2026

9 alternatives0 free · 5 open source

Looking for something like Firejail? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 5 are open source.

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Firejail restricts untrusted applications in a Linux sandbox using namespaces and seccomp-bpf.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsLinux, Web

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1Linux Hardening —Not statedLinux, Web
2Tracee —Not statedLinux, Web
3Qubes —Not statedWeb
4How to Secure a Linux Server —Not statedLinux
5JShielder —YesLinux
6USBGuard —YesLinux
7macOS Privacy Guide —YesmacOS
8Awesome OSX Security —YesiOS, macOS
9Santa —YesmacOS
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Tracee

aquasecurity.github.io/tracee/latest
Also covers linux and security · same kind of website

Tracee monitors runtime security events and supports forensic analysis with eBPF instrumentation.

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Qubes

qubes-os.org
Also covers security · same kind of website

Qubes OS is a free, open-source operating system for personal computers that uses compartmentalization as a security approach.

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Santa

github.com/northpolesec/santaOpen source
Also covers security · open source

Authorize binary execution and file access on macOS with Santa, a system extension and policy tool.

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What is the best alternative to Firejail?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Firejail are Linux Hardening, Tracee, and Qubes.
Are there open-source alternatives to Firejail?
Yes: JShielder, USBGuard, macOS Privacy Guide, and Awesome OSX Security.

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