Traffic Light Alternatives

Traffic Light is described as 'Open-source tool for tracking your network usage while ensuring total privacy. Inspired by Internet Speed Meter and GlassWire' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Traffic Light for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Traffic Light alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Traffic Light are GlassWire, Little Snitch, TrafficMonitor and InviZible Pro.

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  1. Netler icon
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    Netler is a network monitor for menu bar and Notification Center.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. Enables per-application network monitoring with instant notifications, detailed logging, multiple predefined security zones, blocking of zero-day malware and telemetry, support for portable use, remote management, IPv6 networks, and flexible LAN connectivity settings.

    27 Windows 11 Firewall Control alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Etherape icon
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    EtherApe is a graphical network monitor for Unix modeled after etherman. Featuring link layer, IP and TCP modes, it displays network activity graphically. Hosts and links change in size with traffic. Color coded protocols display.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. OpenNetMeter icon
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    A simple program to monitor your network/data usage. Made for the average windows user.

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    • Windows
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  5. Smart Traffic Meter is a Linux network usage monitor. The program shows real-time graphs and reports. Smart Traffic Meter runs as a system daemon and displays all information in a web user interface accessible through a web browser.

    33 Smart Traffic Meter alternatives

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    • Linux
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  6. SpyShelter icon
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    SpyShelter is an effective and easy-to-use security application that helps you to protect your system against known and unknown malware.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. To help users take control of their mobile data usage, maximise the value of their mobile plans, and prevent overspending on monthly phone bills.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. appNetworkCounter is a simple tool for Windows that counts and displays the number of TCP/UDP bytes and packets sent and received by every application on your system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. NetMeter icon
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    NetMeter provides a powerful suite of Internet traffic management for home users as well as business users. NetMeter is an advanced bandwidth tool designed to monitor incoming and outgoing bandwidth and is managed by an online control panel in the users private account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Netmute icon
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    Per-app firewall for macOS that shows where your apps connect and blocks trackers and unwanted connections.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. NetWorker icon
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    NetWorker is a lightweight and easy-to-use tool that shows either the current download and upload speed or the session traffic of your network adapter.

    18 NetWorker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12.  4 likes

    Receive notifications whenever a new program connects to the network, or when it's modified

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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