NetLimiter AlternativesTop Firewalls & Network Monitors like NetLimiter

NetLimiter is described as 'Ultimate Internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Windows. You can use NetLimiter to set download/upload transfer rate limits for applications or even single connection and monitor their Internet traffic' and is a popular Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetLimiter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best NetLimiter alternative is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetLimiter are NetBalancer, simplewall, Fort Firewall and Little Snitch.

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NetLimiter is an ultimate Internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Windows. You can use NetLimiter to set download/upload transfer rate limits for applications or even single connection and monitor their...

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NetLimiter alternatives page was last updated Jul 9, 2024
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  1. Portmaster icon

    Portmaster

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    Portmaster is a free and open-source privacy suite that puts you back in charge of your computer.

    30 Portmaster alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Dashboard PMv1.4

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Network Tools
    3.  Application Firewall
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  DNS Resolver
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  DNS over HTTPS
    11.  Spam Filter
    12.  Built-in VPN

    Portmaster VS NetLimiter

     
    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •Mar 12, 2023
    7

    NetLimiter's primary usage is to limit speed. Portmaster doesn't limit speed. So Portmaster is irrelevant.

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 20, 2023
    7

    Portmaster does not provide a way to set bandwidth limits, so it is not similar enough to NetLimiter to be an alternative.

    Martin Ligabue
    Positive •Jan 2, 2023
    -1

    more options, more advanced, simpler, and open source

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    • This alternative is disputed. Portmaster is a legitimate NetLimiter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

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

    • Portmaster is Freemium and Open SourceNetLimiter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Portmaster is Privacy focusedNetLimiter is not according to our users
  2. NetBalancer icon

    NetBalancer

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

    20 NetBalancer alternatives

    License model

    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 NetLimiter

     
    Comments about NetBalancer as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Negative •May 8, 2018
    5

    Net Limiter is not only can limit the bandwidth and monitor data usage, but also can blocking apps to use internet or ask before the apps want to connect to internet

    Guest
    Negative •May 8, 2017
    -3

    Doesn't work like netlimitter. Always we see dropping on games ping

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    • Some users think NetBalancer is a great NetLimiter alternative, some don't.

    • NetBalancer is the most popular commercial alternative to NetLimiter.

    • NetBalancer is Paid and ProprietaryNetLimiter is also Paid and Proprietary
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    simplewall

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    Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

    33 simplewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Built-in Firewall
    5.  Outbound firewall
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  Built-in timer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline

    simplewall VS NetLimiter

     
    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jun 30, 2023
    0

    Please add dns level blocking, i want to be able to block some dns request and allow others, the rest is fine.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    May 10, 2020
    21

    The tool is fine, easy to setup, but it can only block traffic, not limit.

    Most Recent Comment
    frenchiveruti
    Negative •Dec 27, 2020
    2

    Doesn't show network usage, like how many KB is an app using.

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    • This alternative is disputed. simplewall is a legitimate NetLimiter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • simplewall is Free and Open SourceNetLimiter is Paid and Proprietary
    • simplewall is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNetLimiter is not according to our users
  5. Fort Firewall icon

    Fort Firewall

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    Simple firewall for MS Windows.

    33 Fort Firewall alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Firewall
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Traffic shaping
    8.  Auto Update
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  Stats
    11.  Scheduling

    Fort Firewall VS NetLimiter

     
  6. Little Snitch icon

    Little Snitch

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    A firewall protects your computer against unwanted guests from the Internet. But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does!

    38 Little Snitch alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Little Snitch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Rule based
    4.  Traffic Monitoring
    5.  Traffic Analysis
    6.  Custom rules
    7.  Application Firewall
    8.  Usage statistics
    9.  Real-time traffic

    Little Snitch VS NetLimiter

     
    Comments about Little Snitch as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Negative •Nov 6, 2021
    4

    Not the same type of program

    NetLimiter Icon
    Little Snitch icon

    • Some users think Little Snitch is a great NetLimiter alternative, some don't.

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

    • Little Snitch is Paid and ProprietaryNetLimiter is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Little Snitch is Privacy focusedNetLimiter is not according to our users
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    Little Snitch Mini

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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.

    38 Little Snitch Mini alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Little Snitch Mini screenshot 1

    Little Snitch Mini Features

    1.  Network Filtering
    2.  Traffic Monitoring
    3.  Application Firewall

    Little Snitch Mini VS NetLimiter

     
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    Gufw

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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).

    31 Gufw alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Main Gufw window where you set which applications to allow or block.
    Adding the new rules

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

    Gufw VS NetLimiter

     
    Comments about Gufw as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 22, 2017
    -4

    On Linux, it uses netfilter to rate-limit ports and applications

    NetLimiter Icon
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    • This alternative is disputed. Gufw is a legitimate NetLimiter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Gufw is Free and Open SourceNetLimiter is Paid and Proprietary
    • Gufw is LightweightNetLimiter is not according to our users
  10. NethSecurity icon

    NethSecurity

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    All the functionalities of a modern Next-Gen firewall in few clicks: MultiWAN, Deep Packet Inspection, VPNs, Threat Protection.

    31 NethSecurity alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    NethSecurity screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Linux-based

    NethSecurity VS NetLimiter

     
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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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The main window.

    Bandwidth Manager Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring

    Bandwidth Manager VS NetLimiter

     
  12. BWMeter icon

    BWMeter

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    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...

    45 BWMeter alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    BWMeter Features

    1.  Network activity
    2.  Traffic Monitoring

    BWMeter VS NetLimiter

     
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