NetLimiter Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to NetLimiter for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to NetLimiter and 14 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to NetLimiter are simplewall, NetBalancer, Fort Firewall and Minimal Firewall.

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  1. Portmaster icon
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    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.

    36 Portmaster alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  2. simplewall icon
     208 likes

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

    38 simplewall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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  3. NetBalancer icon
     76 likes

    NetBalancer is an internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Win7/8/10.

    21 NetBalancer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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  4. Fort Firewall icon
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    Simple firewall for MS Windows.

    38 Fort Firewall alternatives

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  5. 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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    • Windows
     
  6. SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is a full-featured traffic management tool for Windows that offers cost-effective bandwidth control and quality of service based on built-in prioritized rules. These rules can specify a bandwidth limit for each Internet user.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  7. NetGenius icon
     Like

    NetGenius is a modern Internet connection monitoring, control and optimization tool. It lets you watch the apps using your Internet in real-time, control their access, and get detailed usage reports. Bandwidth-sensitive applications like voice calls, videos or games can be...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. BWMeter icon
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    BWMeter is a powerful bandwidth meter, monitor, traffic controller and firewall, which measures, displays and controls all traffic to/from your computer or on your network. Unlike other products, it can analyze the data packets (where they come from, where they go, which port...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
  9. NetPeeker icon
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    Monitor network applications, personal firewall, trace whois, network speed limiter.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. SterJo NetStalker is innovative and FREE security software able to detect all authorized and unauthorized connections to your computer and send you alert for each new connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  11. Speed Limiter application can simulate slow TCP/IP connections. All connections from that machine will go trough this app or you can configure only your application to use it as a proxy.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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