Fort
Set network rules by application or globally with Fort Firewall for Windows.
About Fort
Fort is a firewall for Windows 7 and later that sets network rules per application or globally. It uses its own driver independent of Windows Firewall and supports filter modes, address, port and protocol rules, program groups, speed limits, blocklist zones, and connection logs.
It runs only on Windows and requires Visual C++ redistributable packages, with HVCI Memory Integrity disabled on Windows 10 and later.
Key features
- Standalone driver independent of Windows Firewall
- Auto-learn, block, or allow modes for unlisted programs
- Per-program or global rules by address, port, protocol
- Per-program download and upload speed limits
- Blocklist Zones auto-updated from URLs
- Connection log with traffic statistics and bandwidth graph
Best for: Windows users who want application-level firewall rules, speed limits, and traffic logs.
Good for
- Open source under GPL-3.0 license
- Operates with its own driver independent of Windows Firewall
- Supports per-program speed limits and blocklists updated from URLs
Watch out for
- Windows only, designed for Windows 7 and later
- Requires installation of Visual C++ redistributable packages
- Requires HVCI Memory Integrity to be disabled on Windows 10 and later
Fort at a glance
- Website
- github.com/tnodir/fort
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Security Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Fort FAQ
Does Fort require Windows Firewall?
No. It is a standalone firewall with its own driver, independent of Windows Firewall.
What system preparation is needed?
Install the latest Visual C++ redistributable packages and, on Windows 10 and later, disable HVCI Memory Integrity.
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