Outpost Firewall Pro

*Est. $40 per year
Reviewed
April 2012
Outpost Firewall Pro

Pros
  • Easy to install and use
  • Quiet operation
  • High-level protection
  • Extra security features
Cons
  • Technical support not 24/7
  • Not as effective as some firewalls
  • No instant-message protection

Agnitum's Outpost Firewall Pro gets solid ratings from experts, who find it a mostly unobtrusive and effective firewall program. Outpost Firewall Pro is distinguished from its free counterpart by the addition of security features, including website blocking, a game mode and spyware protection. However, some of these, like the anti-spyware features, may not be as effective as the firewall itself, reviewers say. Outpost Firewall Pro also boasts such deluxe features as automatic updates and 64-bit Windows compatibility. Users have the option of buying a lifetime license for $215 more than the one-year fee.

We found a professional review of Outpost Firewall Pro at TopTenReviews.com. User reviews can be found at Download.com and Softpedia.com.

Our Sources

1. TopTenReviews.com

TopTenReviews.com rates and compares firewalls. Indications are that some testing is done, but it's not detailed. Outpost Firewall Pro ranks third overall here.

Review: Outpost Firewall Pro 7.5.1 Performance, Editors of TopTenReviews.com

2. Download.com

More than 200 users give older versions an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, but the most current versions has a dearth of reviews. One of the two user reviews posted is among the most well-written user reviews we've seen, however. The other user complains that tech support is slow and inefficient.

Review: Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro, Editors and contributors at Download.com

3. Softpedia.com

Softpedia.com provides information about the latest version of Outpost Firewall Pro. More than 800 users post ratings, and the software garners 4.4 stars out of 5 overall. Much of that, however, applies to earlier versions. A brief editorial review awards a similar 4.5 out of 5 score.

Review: Outpost Firewall Pro 7.5, Contributors to Softpedia.com

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