Bandwidth+ AlternativesNetwork Monitors and other similar apps like Bandwidth+

Bandwidth+ is described as 'Track your Wi-Fi hotspot usage. Zero configuration required. It just works. Advanced features coming soon. New monthly usage tracking. Uses less memory. Basic localisations for Japanese, French, Spanish, German and Simplified Chinese' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Bandwidth+ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Bandwidth+ alternative is GlassWire, which is free. Other great apps like Bandwidth+ are TrafficMonitor, NetWorx, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor and NetSpeedMonitor.

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Bandwidth+ alternatives page was last updated Nov 18, 2022
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  1. GlassWire icon

    GlassWire

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    Visualize network activity in detail, get notified when new apps access the network, look out for malware, and block badly behaving apps.

    63 GlassWire alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GlassWire's graph shows you real-time network activity broken down by apps, traffic, and hosts.

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Network activity
    2.  Block apps
    3.  Built-in Firewall
    4.  Graphical component
    5.  Graphs
    6.  Traffic Monitoring
    7.  Push subscriptions
    8.  Network Tools

    GlassWire VS Bandwidth+

     

    • GlassWire is the most popular Windows, Android & Android Tablet alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • GlassWire is the most popular free alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryBandwidth+ is Free and Proprietary
  2. TrafficMonitor icon

    TrafficMonitor

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    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.

    53 TrafficMonitor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Taskbar No activity

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Network speed monitor
    2.  CPU Monitoring
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  GPU Monitoring

    TrafficMonitor VS Bandwidth+

     

    • TrafficMonitor is the most popular Open Source alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • TrafficMonitor is Free and Open SourceBandwidth+ is Free and Proprietary
    • TrafficMonitor is LightweightBandwidth+ is not according to our users
  4. NetWorx icon

    NetWorx

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    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.

    50 NetWorx alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    NetWorx screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Traffic Monitoring
    3.  Speed charts
    4.  Acoustic fingerprinting
    5.  Mount FTP drives
    6.  Bluetooth Support
    7.  Network Mapping
    8.  Unlock with fingerprint

    NetWorx VS Bandwidth+

     

    • NetWorx is the most popular Mac alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • NetWorx is the most popular commercial alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • NetWorx is Paid and ProprietaryBandwidth+ is Free and Proprietary
    • NetWorx is LightweightBandwidth+ is not according to our users
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    GlassWire

    Visualize network activity in detail, get notified when new apps access the network, look out for malware, and block badly behaving apps.

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  6. Paessler PRTG Network Monitor icon

    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

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    Comprehensive monitoring solution with over 200 sensor types, user-friendly interface, and powerful capabilities such as traffic analysis, failover clustering, and remote probes. Offers email and SMS alerts, supports SNMP and WMI, provides high-availability features and detailed reporting.

    107 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor screenshot 1

    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Traffic Monitoring
    6.  Server Monitoring

    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor VS Bandwidth+

     

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and ProprietaryBandwidth+ is Free and Proprietary
  7. NetSpeedMonitor icon

    NetSpeedMonitor

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    NetSpeedMonitor is a lightweight Network Monitoring Toolbar for your Windows Taskbar designed to be used on computers that run Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista or Windows 7. With NetSpeedMonitor you can monitor the current speed (up- and downstream) of your Network...

    39 NetSpeedMonitor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetSpeedMonitor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer available on the official website. Last version, 2.5.4.0, released in April 2010, can be still downloaded from Wayback Machine.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Network speed monitor
    2.  Network activity
    3.  Traffic Monitoring

    NetSpeedMonitor VS Bandwidth+

     
  8. Data Monitor icon

    Data Monitor

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    “Data Monitor" is a user-friendly, free and open source app for you to manage your data usage. “Data Monitor" helps you to accurately measure your daily data traffic, and analyze the data in a way easy to understand.

    23 Data Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Data Monitor screenshot 1
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    Data Monitor screenshot 3

    Data Monitor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Data monitoring

    Data Monitor VS Bandwidth+

     
  10. BitMeter OS icon

    BitMeter OS

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    BitMeter OS keeps track of how much you use your internet/network connection, and allows you to view this information in a variety of ways.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Monitor pane
    Discontinued

    Cannot install version 0.8.0 experimental or 0.7.6 stable on Monterey: "The package is incompatible with this version of macOS. The package is trying to install content to the system volume"

    BitMeter OS Features

    1.  Small-footprint
    2.  Traffic Monitoring
    3.  Wiki-like interface
    4.  Network Usage History

    BitMeter OS VS Bandwidth+

     

    • BitMeter OS is the most popular Linux alternative to Bandwidth+.

    • BitMeter OS is Free and Open SourceBandwidth+ is Free and Proprietary
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    DU Meter

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    DU Meter is a network bandwidth monitor for your computer. It shows real-time graphs and can create reports and alerts based on your downloads and uploads. It enables you to use your internet connection more efficiently by providing an accurate visualization of the data that...

    38 DU Meter alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Display styles

    DU Meter Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring
    2.  Make Taskbar Transparent

    DU Meter VS Bandwidth+

     
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    AppNetworkCounter

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AppNetworkCounter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Email Notifications

    AppNetworkCounter VS Bandwidth+

     
  13. OpenNetMeter icon

    OpenNetMeter

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    A simple program to monitor your network/data usage. Made for the average windows user.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    summary page

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Network Usage History
    5.  Network speed monitor

    OpenNetMeter VS Bandwidth+

     
  14. NetMeter icon

    NetMeter

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetMeter screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Replaced by NetMeter Evo icon NetMeter Evo , not a new version, but a new program. NetMeter (legacy) can be still downloaded from the official website.

    NetMeter Features

    1.  Portable

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  15. FreeMeter icon

    FreeMeter

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    Monitor network bandwidth (C#.NET 2k/XP+). Desktop and Systray graph. Configurable connection speed, update interval, color, transparency. Monitor any or all network interfaces. Ping/Trace/UPnP utilities. Email notifier (POP/IMAP).

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FreeMeter screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No new release from 2009 (seefile date in archive latest v1.6.3)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Traffic Monitoring
    3.  Support for Hotkeys

    FreeMeter VS Bandwidth+

     
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