L7 Filter Alternatives

L7 Filter is described as 'L7-filter is a classifier for Linuxs Netfilter that identifies packets based on application layer data. It can classify packets as Kazaa, HTTP, Jabber, Citrix, BitTorrent, FTP, Gnucleus, eDonkey2000, etc., regardless of port' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are six alternatives to L7 Filter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, BSD, OPNsense and OpenWrt apps. The best L7 Filter alternative is NetBalancer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Traffic Shaper XP or netifyd. Other great apps like L7 Filter are cFosSpeed, Bandwidth Manager and Throttled Pro.

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L7-filter is a classifier for Linuxs Netfilter that identifies packets based on application layer data. It can classify...

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L7 Filter alternatives page was last updated Nov 7, 2023
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  1. NetBalancer icon

    NetBalancer

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

    20 NetBalancer alternatives

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    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 L7 Filter

     

    • NetBalancer is the most popular Windows alternative to L7 Filter.

    • NetBalancer is the most popular commercial alternative to L7 Filter.

    • NetBalancer is Paid and ProprietaryL7 Filter is Free and Open Source
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    cFosSpeed

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    cFosSpeed is a network driver, which attaches itself to existing Internet connections. It then optimizes data transfer by means of Traffic Shaping. This software is designed to achieve maximum performance of your Internet connection so you take advantage of it when browsing and...

    11 cFosSpeed alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window = Settings

    cFosSpeed Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring
    2.  Traffic shaping

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    Traffic Shaper XP

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    Traffic Shaper XP is a free bandwidth limiter for Windows 2000, XP and 2003 Server. It combines high performance traffic shaping with the ease of use and flexibility to keep your network free of congestion.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Traffic Shaper XP screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Latest version, 1.20, released in October 2007, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Traffic Shaper XP Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring

    Traffic Shaper XP VS L7 Filter

     

    • Traffic Shaper XP is the most popular free alternative to L7 Filter.

    • Traffic Shaper XP is Freemium and ProprietaryL7 Filter is Free and Open Source
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    Bandwidth Manager

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    SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is a full-featured traffic management tool for Windows that offers cost-effective bandwidth control and quality of service based on built-in prioritized rules. These rules can specify a bandwidth limit for each Internet user.

    33 Bandwidth Manager alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The main window.

    Bandwidth Manager Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring

    Bandwidth Manager VS L7 Filter

     
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    netifyd

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    The Netify Agent uses a modified version of the open-source nDPI deep packet inspection library.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OPNsense
    • OpenWrt
    • ClearOS
    • NethServer
    • pfSense
    Netifyd Engine Flow Details

    netifyd VS L7 Filter

     

    • netifyd is the most popular Linux alternative to L7 Filter.

    • netifyd is the most popular Open Source alternative to L7 Filter.

    • netifyd is Free and Open SourceL7 Filter is also Free and Open Source
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    Throttled Pro

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    Throttled Pro optimizes your internet connection and provides QoS (Quality of Service) to Mac OS X. It provides both ACK packet prioritization and PRIQ priority services. For the non-technical reader out there, it allows for better bidirectional speeds, and allows you to...

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Easy Configuration

    Throttled Pro Features

    1.  QoS

    Throttled Pro VS L7 Filter

     

    • Throttled Pro is the most popular Mac alternative to L7 Filter.

    • Throttled Pro is Paid and ProprietaryL7 Filter is Free and Open Source
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