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Outbound vs ProximityLock

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Outbound compared with ProximityLock
DetailOutbound logo OutboundProximityLock logo ProximityLock
What it doesMac outbound firewall with per-app, per-host rules Automatically lock your Mac when you walk away using Bluetooth
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingPersonal: $39 USD one time for 2 Macs (first 50 licences: $29). Family: $59 USD one time for 5 Macs. Teams: by quote, per seat yearly. All plans include 1.x and 2.x updates. $14.99 one-time purchase, plus applicable taxes. 14-day free trial. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Key features
  • Per-app and per-host rules with customizable ports and protocols
  • Network monitor showing connections on flat map or 3D globe
  • Three modes: Learn, Ask, and Strict
  • Profiles for different network environments
  • Blocklists with up to 2 million entries
  • Tracking report by app or company
  • Data limits and speed limits per app
  • Command-line tool outboundctl
  • AI Assistant with on-Mac questions
  • Automatic locking when device moves out of Bluetooth range
  • Auto-unlock when device returns
  • Run macOS Shortcuts on leave and return
  • Live signal graph showing Bluetooth strength
  • Activity monitoring to prevent false triggers
  • PIN-protected settings
  • Scheduled hours for when actions run
  • Touch-to-unlock on any Mac
  • Customizable Bluetooth signal thresholds
  • Support for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android devices
What makes it different
  • One-time purchase with no subscription, covers multiple Macs
  • Private by design with all data stored on your Mac
  • Full refund within 14 days with no trial needed
  • Built on Apple's Network Extension API without kernel extension
  • Detailed visibility into AI agent and coding tool connections
  • Works without requiring any app installation on iPhone or Apple Watch
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses only local Bluetooth monitoring, no constant network access needed
  • Apple notarized and signed with Developer ID for security verification
  • Supports unlimited Macs with single license for personal use
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 +3 (up) since last check15 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)72
Citation Flow (Majestic)2517
Referring domains (Majestic)1312

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