GlassWire Alternatives for Linux

GlassWire is not available for Linux but there are some 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 ten of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to GlassWire are Netdata, OpenSnitch, BitMeter OS and Sniffnet.

GlassWire alternatives are mainly Network Monitors but may also be Firewalls or Ad Blockers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of GlassWire.

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Freemium • Proprietary
Network Monitor

GlassWire is a network security monitoring tool and analyzer that visualizes your network activity on an easy to use graph,...

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Portmaster
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Freemium • Open Source
Firewall
Network Monitor
Ad Blocker
Windows
Linux
24 Portmaster alternatives
Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.
- - Portmaster is the most popular Linux alternative to GlassWire.
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Portmaster Features
1. Privacy focusedPortmaster is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Block TrackersPortmaster has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
3. No TrackingPortmaster will not track you or use your personal data.
4. Ad-freePortmaster doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Dark ModePortmaster supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Portmaster without registration.
7. Website MonitoringPortmaster can detect and resolve website performance issues proactively.
8. Spam FilterPortmaster can detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails, calls, files, etc.
9. Built-in VPNPortmaster has a built-in VPN feature that enhances your privacy and allows you to browse the web from anywhere.
Network Tools
Application Firewall
DNS over HTTPS
Lightweight
Portable
Decentralized
AES-256 Encryption
End-to-End Encryption
Malware Analysis
Anonymous Proxy
Comments about Portmaster as a Alternative to GlassWire
Almost everyone thinks Portmaster is a great GlassWire alternative.
not me
Dark Mode is a flaw, it's terrible for the eyes, and it can't be changed.
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Guest
It's just like glasswire except for the fact that portmaster has more features than glasswire, and it is also for more advanced users.
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williamson
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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Netdata
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Free • Open Source
Network Monitor
Uptime Monitor Service
Error Logger
Mac
Linux
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
C (programming language)
Python
Bash
41 Netdata alternatives
Netdata collects metrics per second and presents them in beautiful low-latency dashboards. It is designed to run on all of your physical and virtual servers, cloud deployments, Kubernetes clusters, and edge/IoT devices, to monitor your systems, containers, and applications.
- - Netdata is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to GlassWire.
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Netdata Features
1. Website MonitoringNetdata can detect and resolve website performance issues proactively.
2. No Coding RequiredNetdata can be used without an coding or programming skills.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Netdata simultaneously.
4. LightweightNetdata consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Netdata without registration.
6. Dark ModeNetdata supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Works OfflineNetdata can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. No TrackingNetdata will not track you or use your personal data.
9. Privacy focusedNetdata is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Server Monitoring
Real-time Statistics
Hardware Monitoring
Cloud Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
Container monitoring
Database Monitoring
Traffic Monitoring
Data visualization
Standalone
Comments about Netdata as a Alternative to GlassWire
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Guest
Netdata is not a firewall at all, and doesn't monitor internet data usage independent of LAN data.
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OpenSnitch
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Free • Open Source
Firewall
Network Monitor
Linux
29 OpenSnitch alternatives
OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux port of the Little Snitch application firewall.
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OpenSnitch Features
Application Firewall
Network Filtering
FOSS
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Guest
application control for linux that's not iptables. perfect.
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BitMeter OS
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Free • Open Source
Network Monitor
Mac
Windows
Linux
36 BitMeter OS alternatives
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.
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BitMeter OS Features
Small-footprint
Traffic Monitoring
Wiki-like interface
Network Usage History
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"

Comments about BitMeter OS as a Alternative to GlassWire
Most users think BitMeter OS is a great GlassWire alternative.
Guest
This program just monitors my computers network usage. It was perfect for me since I don't need all the features in Glasswire
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Aleksandr Dikov
BitMeter OS is just a logger.
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Sniffnet
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Free • Open Source
Network Monitor
Mac
Windows
Linux
32 Sniffnet alternatives
Sniffnet is a simple yet insightful application to let you have a glance into your network traffic in a straightforward and appealing way.
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Sniffnet Features
1. Ad-freeSniffnet doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Dark ModeSniffnet supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Website MonitoringSniffnet can detect and resolve website performance issues proactively.
4. No TrackingSniffnet will not track you or use your personal data.
5. Command line interfaceSniffnet either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
6. LightweightSniffnet consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Traffic Monitoring
Etherape
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Free • Open Source
Network Monitor
Linux
3 Etherape alternatives
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.
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Picosnitch
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Free • Open Source
Network Monitor
Privacy Tool
Linux
7 Picosnitch alternatives
Receive notifications whenever a new program connects to the network, or when it's modified
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Picosnitch Features
Traffic Monitoring
Privacy
Comments about Picosnitch as a Alternative to GlassWire
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williamson
Shows graphs of bandwidth per application, hashes applications and checks virustotal, can store logs off system to prevent tampering
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Smart Traffic Meter
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Free • Open Source
Network Monitor
Linux
33 Smart Traffic Meter alternatives
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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Smart Traffic Meter Features
1. LightweightSmart Traffic Meter consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Hardware Monitoring
Network Usage History
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upribox
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Free • Open Source
Ad Blocker
Linux
Raspberry Pi
15 upribox alternatives
Usable Privacy Box (upribox) - secure your home network. The upribox protects your privacy and security by blocking ads and trackers.
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upribox Features
DNS Server
Dns