[linksku]

These two are the two free firewalls that I hear about the most. I'm looking for speed more than solid security. Which one is better?

[Xieru]

I think ZoneAlarm can block DDoS's or something, I'v heard that.

[subliminalnarcotic]

comodo is fast solid and has lots of updates. zone alarm doesnt update too often. comodo also has more options for advanced users.

[crossbake]

I started using Comodo a few days ago when my McAfee license expired. I've been really happy with it so far.

[xtraesp]

I use online armor I like it more than those two.

[Volim te]

Comodo firewall with the defense+ is the best!

[Vaksar]

Online Armor>Comodo>Zone Alarm

[Cricket]

Use Comodo Firewall a great Software, So I Recommend that.

[linksku]

I found that ZoneAlarm does not contain the full path when alerting me about whether I want to allow or deny access. For example, an alert box might say "SD is trying to access the Internet". Does Comodo do this?

[-mothered-]

I've used Zone Alarm a while back, and If not configured correctly upon Installation, I found It to be somewhat annoying with prompts etc..

Not sure If It's Improved since.

[RMustang]

Both are very good and taking either one won't affect your security but I find Zonealarm to be over-protective and annoying with all its messages. Not to mention, it sometimes blocks my application from connecting without my knowledge. Comodo with defense+ is better than regular Zonealarm because Zonelalarm free is only a regular firewall while Comodo with defense+ is a application firewall as well which moniters your system for malicious activity. Currently I am using Comodo with defense+ and I am loving it 🎉

[-mothered-]

Security wise, being prompted to allow connections is the best option, as then you can allow only the connections you trust and any malicious connection is well, human error.

Yes, and much agree to a certain degree.

From what I can remember with Zone Alarm, the prompts were continuous, even with stuff that really didn't warrant any alerts.

Just annoying.

[Eminent Fate]

Comodo for
*Best firewall
*Best informative and suggestive pop ups
*Very nice implementation of a sandbox (Similiar but better then the one of Avast)
*The best implementation of Classical Hips (Strongest HIPS around)

[Ui Hirasawa]

Comodo is the way to go bro 🙂

[Eminent Fate]

or have booth. Im downloading them right now haha.

You don't need 6 firewalls when Comodo will outperform all the firewalls you listed.