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 15 are Network Monitors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Network Monitor alternatives to NetLimiter are simplewall, Fort Firewall, Little Snitch and Minimal Firewall.

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  1. Portmaster icon
     208 likes

    Free, open-source privacy suite monitoring all network activity, blocking unwanted connections, using trusted filter lists for ads and malware, enforcing DNS-over-TLS, providing custom app and global rules, and supporting advanced privacy management.

    44 Portmaster alternatives

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    • Since 2020

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. simplewall icon
     216 likes

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

    41 simplewall alternatives

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    • Since 2017

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    • Windows
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  3. Fort Firewall icon
     44 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.

    42 Fort Firewall alternatives

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    • Since 2022

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    • Windows
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  4. Little Snitch icon
     139 likes

    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.

    53 Little Snitch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  5. 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.

    37 Minimal Firewall alternatives

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    • Since 2025

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    • Windows
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  6. NetBalancer icon
     76 likes

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

    25 NetBalancer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
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  7. Throttlr icon
     7 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. NetGenius icon
     Like

    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...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

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

    43 Firewalla alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. 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.

    56 AppNetworkCounter alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2018

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    • Windows
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  11. 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

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    • Since 2022

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  12. NetworkTuna icon
     1 like

    NetworkTuna helps you detect and investigate suspicious network activity around your Windows PC. It looks for port scans and repeated attempts from nearby devices to reach services on your computer. Optional router monitoring checks for changes to your router's management...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
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