BWMeter Alternatives

BWMeter is described as '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' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BWMeter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best BWMeter alternative is TrafficMonitor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BWMeter are GlassWire, Fort Firewall, NetLimiter and NetWorx.

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BWMeter alternatives page was last updated Jan 16, 2023
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  1. 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

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Taskbar No activity

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    TrafficMonitor VS BWMeter

     

    • TrafficMonitor is the most popular Windows alternative to BWMeter.

    • TrafficMonitor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BWMeter.

    • TrafficMonitor is Free and Open SourceBWMeter is Paid and Proprietary
    • TrafficMonitor is LightweightBWMeter is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    64 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 BWMeter

     

    • GlassWire is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to BWMeter.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryBWMeter is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Fort Firewall icon

    Fort Firewall

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    Simple firewall for MS Windows.

    33 Fort Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UZ flagUzbekistan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Traffic shaping
    8.  Auto Update
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Stats
    11.  Scheduling

    Fort Firewall VS BWMeter

     
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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. NetLimiter icon

    NetLimiter

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    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.

    25 NetLimiter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetLimiter screenshot 1

    Top NetLimiter Features

    1.  Bandwidth limiting
    2.  Net Limiting
    3.  Filtering
    4.  Quotas support
    5.  Custom rules
    6.  Application Blocker
    7.  Traffic Monitoring
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Priorities
    10.  Built-in Firewall
    11.  Dark Mode

    NetLimiter VS BWMeter

     

    • NetLimiter is the most popular commercial alternative to BWMeter.

    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryBWMeter is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. 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 BWMeter

     

    • NetWorx is the most popular Mac alternative to BWMeter.

    • NetWorx is Paid and ProprietaryBWMeter is also Paid and Proprietary
    • NetWorx is LightweightBWMeter is not according to our users
  8. Sniffnet icon

    Sniffnet

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    Sniffnet is a simple yet insightful application to let you have a glance into your network traffic in a straightforward and appealing way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Sniffnet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Traffic Monitoring
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Website Monitoring

    Sniffnet VS BWMeter

     

    • Sniffnet is the most popular Linux alternative to BWMeter.

    • Sniffnet is Free and Open SourceBWMeter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Sniffnet is LightweightBWMeter is not according to our users
  10. 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.

    108 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 BWMeter

     

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

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and ProprietaryBWMeter is Paid and Proprietary
  11. NetBalancer icon

    NetBalancer

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

    20 NetBalancer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetBalancer screenshot 1

    NetBalancer Features

    1.  Interface Overlay
    2.  Bandwidth limiting
    3.  Sits in the System Tray
    4.  Low level
    5.  Traffic Monitoring

    NetBalancer VS BWMeter

     
  12. 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 BWMeter

     
  13. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Data Monitor screenshot 1
    Data Monitor screenshot 2
    Data Monitor screenshot 3

    Data Monitor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Data monitoring

    Data Monitor VS BWMeter

     
  14. NetTraffic icon

    NetTraffic

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    Live data rate chart. Network usage history (statistics). Quota counter (limit usage meter). Works with every network connection. Multi-language. Installer & portable. Lightweight. Freeware.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Data rate chart (design - rectangle / plotter).

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Network Usage History
    3.  Usage statistics
    4.  Real-time traffic
    5.  Network activity
    6.  Network Tools
    7.  Traffic Monitoring
    8.  Trace Route
    9.  Multiple languages

    NetTraffic VS BWMeter

     
  15. 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.

    36 BitMeter OS alternatives

    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 BWMeter

     
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