NetLimiter AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Network Monitors

The best Network Monitor alternative to NetLimiter is Portmaster, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to NetLimiter and ten of them are Network Monitors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Network Monitor alternatives to NetLimiter are simplewall, NetBalancer, Fort Firewall and Little Snitch.

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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.

    35 Portmaster alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to NetLimiter
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    NetLimiter's primary usage is to limit speed. Portmaster doesn't limit speed. So Portmaster is irrelevant.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    8

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Martin Ligabue
    Positive
    -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 focused and LightweightNetLimiter is not according to our users
  2. simplewall icon

    simplewall

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

    37 simplewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about simplewall as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    22

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    frenchiveruti
    Negative
    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
  4. NetBalancer icon

    NetBalancer

     75 likes
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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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    Comments about NetBalancer as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Negative
    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -3

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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    Little Snitch

     135 likes
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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
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    Comments about Little Snitch as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Not the same type of program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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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    Minimal Firewall

     9 likes
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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.

    35 Minimal Firewall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. NetGenius icon

    NetGenius

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Firewalla icon

    Firewalla

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    Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices.

    43 Firewalla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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    • Firewalla is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to NetLimiter.

    • Firewalla is Paid and ProprietaryNetLimiter is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. AppNetworkCounter icon

    AppNetworkCounter

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    appNetworkCounter is a simple tool for Windows that counts and displays the number of TCP/UDP bytes and packets sent and received by every application on your system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about AppNetworkCounter as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    It is only a traffic monitor, cant limit the traffic

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    It lacks almost all of the features NetLimiter has - it is NOT an alternative in any way.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. AppNetworkCounter is a legitimate NetLimiter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • AppNetworkCounter is Free and ProprietaryNetLimiter is Paid and Proprietary
    • AppNetworkCounter is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNetLimiter is not according to our users
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    vnStat Client

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    GUI Client for vnStat Network Monitor for Linux or GNU/Linux - GitHub - Hulxv/vnstat-client: GUI Client for vnStat Network Monitor for Linux or GNU/Linux

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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