GlassWire Alternatives for Linux

GlassWire is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GlassWire and 11 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to GlassWire are Little Snitch, OpenSnitch, Sniffnet and BitMeter OS.

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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. 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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  3. OpenSnitch icon
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    OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux application firewall.

    37 OpenSnitch alternatives

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  4. BitMeter OS icon
     38 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  5. Etherape icon
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    EtherApe is a graphical network monitor for Unix modeled after etherman. Featuring link layer, IP and TCP modes, it displays network activity graphically. Hosts and links change in size with traffic. Color coded protocols display.

    3 Etherape alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
  6. upribox icon
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    The upribox Software turns your RaspberryPi into a privacy-enhancing Wireless router with adblocking, Tor, and a VPN server.

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    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
     
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    Receive notifications whenever a new program connects to the network, or when it's modified

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  8. RustNet icon
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    RustNet bridges the gap between basic connection utilities (like netstat or ss) and heavy-duty packet analyzers (like Wireshark or tcpdump). Built entirely in Rust, it provides a beautiful, resource-efficient Terminal UI that monitors network connections, tracks connection...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Docker
     
  9. Smart Traffic Meter is a Linux network usage monitor. The program shows real-time graphs and reports. Smart Traffic Meter runs as a system daemon and displays all information in a web user interface accessible through a web browser.

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