Netmute AlternativesFirewalls & Network Monitors like Netmute

Netmute is described as 'Find out which apps phone home, contact trackers, or quietly drain your bandwidth. Block any connection with one click — locally. No VPN, no signup, no cloud' and is a Firewall in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Netmute for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and F-Droid apps. The best Netmute alternative is GlassWire, which is free. Other great apps like Netmute are NetGuard, Little Snitch, NetLimiter and OpenSnitch.

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  1. GlassWire icon
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    Visualizes real-time and historical network activity, delivers alerts for suspicious behavior and unknown connections, manages firewall rules, reports DNS and system changes, identifies remote hosts, monitors app usage, supports remote monitoring, and detects possible threats.

    71 GlassWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. NetGuard icon
     54 likes

    Offers detailed per-app internet control for Android with no root required, blocks Wi-Fi and mobile connections, supports IPv4/IPv6, privacy-focused, usage logging, system app blocking, tethering support, various notification settings, and material themes.

    41 NetGuard alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Little Snitch icon
     138 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.

    44 Little Snitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. NetLimiter icon
     93 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. OpenSnitch icon
     44 likes

    GNU/Linux firewall enabling interactive outbound network filtering, outbound application control, blocking of ads and malware domains, centralized GUI node management, input policy configuration, SIEM integration, real-time alerts, and user-level rule customization.

    39 OpenSnitch alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  6. LuLu icon
     55 likes

    Free shared-source firewall for macOS blocking unknown outbound connections unless approved, alerts for unauthorized activity, helps detect malware, blocks OS or app data transmissions, no ads or tracking, audit-ready code on GitHub, enterprise event monitoring.

    18 LuLu alternatives

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    • Mac
     
  7. Tiny Shield icon
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    Monitors all network activity on Mac, blocks specific domains, websites, or entire apps, shows hostnames instead of IPs, supports DNS over HTTPS, provides traffic charts, uses fast system extension, developer-friendly, one-time purchase with no subscription required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Traffic Light icon
     4 likes

    Traffic Light is an open-source tool for tracking your network usage while ensuring total privacy. Inspired by Internet Speed Meter and GlassWire.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. FireWally icon
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    FireWally is a free firewall app for Mac, powered by Apple Intelligence and designed for anyone who wants to take full control of their online activity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. 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.

    43 Little Snitch Mini alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. SpyShelter icon
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    SpyShelter is an effective and easy-to-use security application that helps you to protect your system against known and unknown malware.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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