NetLimiter AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

The best Privacy Tool 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 four of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to NetLimiter are Little Snitch, Minimal Firewall and Firewalla.

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NetLimiter alternatives are mainly Firewalls, but if you're looking for Network Monitors or Privacy Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Mac, Linux + Open Source, Windows + Free and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to NetLimiter.
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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Portmaster as an Alternative to NetLimiter
    Guest
    Negative
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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
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    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
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    Little Snitch

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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
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    Negative
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    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

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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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    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
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