GlassWire AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Network Monitors

The best Network Monitor alternative to GlassWire is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GlassWire and many of them are Network Monitors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Network Monitor alternatives to GlassWire are Portmaster, Little Snitch, TrafficMonitor and Fort Firewall.

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  1. simplewall icon
     203 likes

    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    37 simplewall alternatives

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    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    It's free, doesn't nag you, and gives you a similar level of control.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Does not provide network data.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Shayan12500
    Positive
    0

    It's Free and simple to work with.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGlassWire is not according to our users
  2. Portmaster icon
     175 likes

    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

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    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to GlassWire
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    1

    Powerful control for the tech-savvy. More free firewall blocking options than Glasswire, which only allows 2 blocks for free.

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    It's just like glasswire except for the fact that portmaster has more features than glasswire, and it is also for more advanced users.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    williamson
    Positive
    0

    It's Open Source and the internals are much better documented, no security tool is perfect but at least here if you're a professional you can see how to works to know what it is and is not capable of. However with GlassWire they just give generic help desk responses whenever you ask questions, either because they don't know or are just trying to cover it up for marketing.

    3 of 4 comments
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    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Portmaster is Privacy focused and LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
  3. Little Snitch icon
     136 likes

    Firewall application for monitoring and controlling outbound network connections, notifying users of attempted access, supporting rule-based blocking, real-time alerts on suspicious activity, and preventing unauthorized data transmission on macOS systems.

    41 Little Snitch alternatives

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    Comments about Little Snitch as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
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    2

    Little Snitch doesn't provide detailed statistics on a longer time base but is more intended for real time. It is however a great application and I would call it a "reverse firewall".

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Little Snitch is Privacy focusedGlassWire is not according to our users
  4. TrafficMonitor icon
     63 likes

    TrafficMonitor is a network monitoring suspension window software in Windows. It can display the current network speed, CPU and memory usage. It also support the functions of display in the taskbar, change skin and historical traffic statistics.

    56 TrafficMonitor alternatives

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    • Open Source

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  5. NetLimiter icon
     92 likes

    Comprehensive Windows software for internet traffic control, enabling users to set bandwidth limits for applications or connections. Offers real-time monitoring, long-term stats per app, and detailed internet usage reports. Ideal for managing data efficiently and enhancing network performance.

    28 NetLimiter alternatives

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    Comments about NetLimiter as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Similar functions as monitor and simple firewall

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    NetLimiter icon
    NetLimiter icon
    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. OpenSnitch icon
     42 likes

    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    37 OpenSnitch alternatives

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    Comments about OpenSnitch as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    application control for linux that's not iptables. perfect.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenSnitch is Free and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenSnitch is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGlassWire is not according to our users
  7. A powerful tool which extends the functionality of Windows Firewall and provides new extra features which makes Windows Firewall better.

    23 BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Comments about BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    its good alternative to glass wire, like glasswire it also displays notifications for apps that try to access internet, and you can easily block out spooky ones to access the internet

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control icon
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    • BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control is Free and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control is LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
  8. NetWorx icon
     171 likes

    NetWorx is a simple, yet versatile and powerful tool that helps you objectively evaluate your bandwidth consumption situation. You can use it to collect bandwidth usage data and measure the speed of your Internet or any other network connections.

    51 NetWorx alternatives

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    Comments about NetWorx as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Negative
    29

    Glasswire can block connections - Networx only reports on them

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • NetWorx is Paid and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NetWorx is LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
  9. Minimal Firewall is a portable Windows firewall frontend that alerts users to internet connections without requiring custom kernel modifications or disabling core isolation, striking a balance between TinyWall's security and SimpleWall's functionality.

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