FreeMeter AlternativesNetwork Monitors and other similar apps like FreeMeter

FreeMeter is described as '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)' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to FreeMeter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best FreeMeter alternative is TrafficMonitor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeMeter are GlassWire, Sniffnet, NetWorx and Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

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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 FreeMeter

     

    • TrafficMonitor is the most popular Windows alternative to FreeMeter.

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

    • TrafficMonitor is Free and Open SourceFreeMeter is Free and Proprietary
    • TrafficMonitor is LightweightFreeMeter 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.

    65 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 FreeMeter

     
    Comments about GlassWire as an Alternative to FreeMeter
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    Positive Jul 1, 2020
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    More feature rich and more detailed.

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

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMeter is Free and Proprietary
  4. Sniffnet icon

    Sniffnet

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    Sniffnet is a network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic.

    32 Sniffnet alternatives

    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 FreeMeter

     

    • Sniffnet is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to FreeMeter.

    • Sniffnet is Free and Open SourceFreeMeter is Free and Proprietary
    • Sniffnet is LightweightFreeMeter is not according to our users
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    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

    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...

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    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 FreeMeter

     
    Comments about NetWorx as an Alternative to FreeMeter
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    Positive Jun 17, 2016
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    Great work, taskbar integration, work fine. Have a portable version!

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    • Most users think NetWorx is a great FreeMeter alternative.

    • NetWorx is the most popular commercial alternative to FreeMeter.

    • NetWorx is Paid and ProprietaryFreeMeter is Free and Proprietary
    • NetWorx is LightweightFreeMeter is not according to our users
  7. 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 FreeMeter

     

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

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeMeter is Free and Proprietary
  8. 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 FreeMeter

     
  10. 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
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    Data Monitor screenshot 3

    Data Monitor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Data monitoring

    Data Monitor VS FreeMeter

     
  11. 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 FreeMeter

     
  12. 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 FreeMeter

     
  13. NetSpeedTray icon

    NetSpeedTray

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    A completely free, open source, simple and lightweight system tray application that monitors and displays real-time network speeds with customizable features

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetSpeedTray screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  Network speed monitor
    7.  Network Tools
    8.  Widgets

    NetSpeedTray VS FreeMeter

     
  14. DU Meter icon

    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...

    37 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 FreeMeter

     
  15. AppNetworkCounter icon

    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 FreeMeter

     
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