The Best GlassWire AlternativesTop Network Monitors & Firewalls like GlassWire

GlassWire is described as 'Visualizes network activity, alerts on suspicious behavior, manages firewall rules, reports new app connections, and identifies potential threats' and is a very popular Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GlassWire for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best GlassWire alternative is simplewall, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GlassWire are Portmaster, Little Snitch, TrafficMonitor and Fort Firewall.

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  1. simplewall icon

    simplewall

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

    37 simplewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    It's free, doesn't nag you, and gives you a similar level of control.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Does not provide network data.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Shayan12500
    Positive
    0

    It's Free and simple to work with.

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    • Almost everyone thinks simplewall is a great GlassWire alternative.

    • simplewall is the most popular Windows alternative to GlassWire.

    • simplewall is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GlassWire.

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGlassWire is not according to our users
  2. Portmaster icon

    Portmaster

     170 likes
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    Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to GlassWire
    TBayAreaPat
    Positive
    1

    Powerful control for the tech-savvy. More free firewall blocking options than Glasswire, which only allows 2 blocks for free.

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    It's just like glasswire except for the fact that portmaster has more features than glasswire, and it is also for more advanced users.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    williamson
    Positive
    0

    It's Open Source and the internals are much better documented, no security tool is perfect but at least here if you're a professional you can see how to works to know what it is and is not capable of. However with GlassWire they just give generic help desk responses whenever you ask questions, either because they don't know or are just trying to cover it up for marketing.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Portmaster is a great GlassWire alternative.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Linux alternative to GlassWire.

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Portmaster is Privacy focused and LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
  4. Little Snitch icon

    Little Snitch

     135 likes
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    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.

    40 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Comments about Little Snitch as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
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    Little Snitch doesn't provide detailed statistics on a longer time base but is more intended for real time. It is however a great application and I would call it a "reverse firewall".

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Little Snitch is a great GlassWire alternative.

    • Little Snitch is the most popular Mac alternative to GlassWire.

    • Little Snitch is the most popular commercial alternative to GlassWire.

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Little Snitch is Privacy focusedGlassWire is not according to our users
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    TrafficMonitor

     62 likes
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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.

    55 TrafficMonitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  8. NetLimiter icon

    NetLimiter

     92 likes
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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.

    28 NetLimiter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about NetLimiter as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Similar functions as monitor and simple firewall

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think NetLimiter is a great GlassWire alternative.

    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
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    TinyWall

     61 likes
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    TinyWall is a free software to harden and control the advanced firewall built into Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. TinyWall includes a combination of features that sets it apart from both commercial and freeware firewalls: TinyWall does not annoy you with popups at all...

    32 TinyWall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about TinyWall as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Edwin Yip
    Positive
    0
    • doesn't slow down my pc, and does what it's supposed to do, not more, not less.
    • allow me to block all programs and then whitelist by picking a window and a .exe file.
    • I want want it to have the ability to prompt me for the first time a program is connecting to the Internet, so that I don't have to whilelist manually.
    • And it's free! (actually I'm willing to pay if it's not).
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's simply not a user friendly alternative to Glasswire. It might technically have some of the same features but it's a different kind of user experience altogether

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think TinyWall is a great GlassWire alternative.

    • TinyWall is Free and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TinyWall is LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
  11. OpenSnitch icon

    OpenSnitch

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    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    37 OpenSnitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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    Comments about OpenSnitch as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    application control for linux that's not iptables. perfect.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenSnitch is Free and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenSnitch is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGlassWire is not according to our users
  12. BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control icon

    BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control

     71 likes
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    A powerful tool which extends the functionality of Windows Firewall and provides new extra features which makes Windows Firewall better.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control as an Alternative to GlassWire
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    its good alternative to glass wire, like glasswire it also displays notifications for apps that try to access internet, and you can easily block out spooky ones to access the internet

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control is Free and ProprietaryGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BiniSoft Windows Firewall Control is LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
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    Sniffnet

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

    34 Sniffnet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    InviZible Pro

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    InviZible Pro uses DNSCrypt Protocol, Tor and i2pd (I2P Daemon) (PurpleI2P) to achieve maximum security, privacy and comfortable use of the Internet.

    29 InviZible Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • I2P
    • Tor
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    • InviZible Pro is the most popular Android alternative to GlassWire.

    • InviZible Pro is Free and Open SourceGlassWire is Freemium and Proprietary
    • InviZible Pro is Privacy focused and LightweightGlassWire is not according to our users
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