NetBalancer AlternativesTop Network Monitors and other similar apps like NetBalancer

NetBalancer is described as 'Internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Win7/8/10' and is a popular Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NetBalancer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best NetBalancer alternative is NetLimiter. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try GlassWire or Fort Firewall. Other great apps like NetBalancer are Traffic Light, cFosSpeed, NetSpeedMonitor and Net Bar.

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  1. NetLimiter icon
     94 likes

    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.

    29 NetLimiter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    NetLimiter vs NetBalancer Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Does what balancer does not - works without any fuss.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    For now, it allows you to limit the bandwith of specific applications, processes, etc for free.

    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryNetBalancer is also Paid and Proprietary
    • NetLimiter is a Firewall NetBalancer is a Network Monitor
  2. GlassWire icon
     156 likes

    Visualizes real-time and historical network activity, delivers alerts for suspicious behavior and unknown connections, manages firewall rules, reports DNS and system changes, identifies remote hosts, monitors app usage, supports remote monitoring, and detects possible threats.

    71 GlassWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Fort Firewall icon
     40 likes

    Standalone firewall for Windows 7 and later featuring flexible rules by application, address, or protocol, wildcards, parent process filtering, SvcHost controls, blocklists, bandwidth graphs, traffic stats tracking, speed limits, and real-time network monitoring.

    41 Fort Firewall alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  4. Traffic Light icon
     6 likes

    Traffic Light is an open-source tool for tracking your network usage while ensuring total privacy. Inspired by Internet Speed Meter and GlassWire.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. cFosSpeed icon
     39 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    cFosSpeed vs NetBalancer Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    it doesn't allow to limit the bandwidth for each individual program

    • cFosSpeed is Paid and ProprietaryNetBalancer is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. NetSpeedMonitor icon
     62 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Net Bar icon
     5 likes

    Displays real-time network download and upload speeds in the macOS menu bar with detailed Wi-Fi and latency stats, customizable appearance, unit options, no data collection, fully open source, and a native interface for seamless local monitoring.

    46 Net Bar alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. NetGenius icon
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    NetGenius is a modern Internet connection monitoring, control and optimization tool. It lets you watch the apps using your Internet in real-time, control their access, and get detailed usage reports. Bandwidth-sensitive applications like voice calls, videos or games can be...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Throttlr icon
     4 likes

    Throttlr is a native macOS utility that shows which apps and signed background services are using your network connection, then lets you control their bandwidth individually.

    4 Throttlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. BWMeter icon
     6 likes

    BWMeter is a powerful bandwidth meter, monitor, traffic controller and firewall, which measures, displays and controls all traffic to/from your computer or on your network. Unlike other products, it can analyze the data packets (where they come from, where they go, which port...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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