NetGenius AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like NetGenius

NetGenius is described as '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' and is a Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetGenius for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best NetGenius alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetGenius are simplewall, RethinkDNS, NetLimiter and Little Snitch.

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  1. Portmaster icon
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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 (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Portmaster is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to NetGenius.

    • Portmaster is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NetGenius.

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceNetGenius is Paid and Proprietary
    • Portmaster is Privacy focused and LightweightNetGenius is not according to our users
  2. RethinkDNS icon
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    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    45 RethinkDNS alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
    • RethinkDNS is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to NetGenius.

    • RethinkDNS is Free and Open SourceNetGenius is Paid and Proprietary
    • RethinkDNS is Privacy focused and LightweightNetGenius is not according to our users
  3. NetLimiter icon
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • NetLimiter is the most popular commercial alternative to NetGenius.

    • NetLimiter is Paid and ProprietaryNetGenius is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Little Snitch icon
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryNetGenius is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Little Snitch is Privacy focusedNetGenius is not according to our users
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    Minimal Firewall is a portable Windows firewall frontend that alerts users to internet connections without requiring custom kernel modifications or disabling core isolation, striking a balance between TinyWall's security and SimpleWall's functionality.

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    • Windows
     
  6. Gufw icon
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    Gufw is an easy, intuitive way to manage your Linux firewall. It supports common tasks such as allowing or blocking pre-configured, common p2p, or individual ports port(s), and many others! Gufw is powered by Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw).

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    • Linux
    • Python
     
  7. NetBalancer icon
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    NetBalancer is an internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Win7/8/10.

    20 NetBalancer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    As soon as you’re connected to the Internet, your apps can send whatever they want to wherever they want, unnoticed by you, because all of this happens invisibly under the hood.

    41 Little Snitch Mini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Bouncer App icon
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    Bouncer is an application to help you choose the correct firewall zone for wireless connections. When you connect to a new network, Bouncer will open a window prompting you for what kind of network (eg home, public, work) it is.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    SterJo NetStalker is innovative and FREE security software able to detect all authorized and unauthorized connections to your computer and send you alert for each new connection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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