NetLimiter AlternativesTop Firewalls & Network Monitors like NetLimiter

NetLimiter is described as 'An advanced Windows tool for internet traffic control and monitoring. Set speed limits for apps and connections, with real-time and long-term stats' and is a popular Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetLimiter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best NetLimiter alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetLimiter are simplewall, NetBalancer, Fort Firewall and Little Snitch.

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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.

    37 Portmaster alternatives

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

    37 simplewall alternatives

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  3. NetBalancer icon
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    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. Little Snitch icon
     137 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.

    43 Little Snitch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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  6. 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.

    35 Minimal Firewall alternatives

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  7. As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, your apps can send whatever they want to wherever they want, unnoticed by you, because all of this happens invisibly under the hood.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  8. Gufw icon
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    Gufw is an easy, intuitive way to manage your Linux firewall. It supports common tasks such as allowing or blocking pre-configured, common p2p, or individual ports port(s), and many others! Gufw is powered by Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw).

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    • Linux
    • Python
     
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  9. 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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. NethSecurity icon
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    All the functionalities of a modern Next-Gen firewall in few clicks: MultiWAN, Deep Packet Inspection, VPNs, Threat Protection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  11. NetGenius icon
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    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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. 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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
     
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