Network Activity Indicator Alternatives

Network Activity Indicator is described as 'Displays the old 'two monitors' icon in Windows 7 that flashes blue to show network activity in the System Tray' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Network Activity Indicator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Network Activity Indicator alternative is TrafficMonitor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Network Activity Indicator are Sniffnet, NetWorx, NetSpeedTray and NetSpeedMonitor.

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  1. TrafficMonitor icon
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    TrafficMonitor is a network monitoring suspension window software in Windows. It can display the current network speed, CPU and memory usage. It also support the functions of display in the taskbar, change skin and historical traffic statistics.

    56 TrafficMonitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. NetWorx icon
     171 likes

    NetWorx is a simple, yet versatile and powerful tool that helps you objectively evaluate your bandwidth consumption situation. You can use it to collect bandwidth usage data and measure the speed of your Internet or any other network connections.

    51 NetWorx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    I just want a blinky tray icon that reacts to up/down data. I don't need to know the speeds.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • NetWorx is Paid and ProprietaryNetwork Activity Indicator is Free and Open Source
    • NetWorx is LightweightNetwork Activity Indicator is not according to our users
  3. NetSpeedMonitor icon
     60 likes

    NetSpeedMonitor is a lightweight Network Monitoring Toolbar for your Windows Taskbar designed to be used on computers that run Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista or Windows 7. With NetSpeedMonitor you can monitor the current speed (up- and downstream) of your Network...

    41 NetSpeedMonitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Comprehensive monitoring solution with over 200 sensor types, user-friendly interface, and powerful capabilities such as traffic analysis, failover clustering, and remote probes. Offers email and SMS alerts, supports SNMP and WMI, provides high-availability features and detailed reporting.

    110 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. BitMeter OS icon
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    BitMeter OS keeps track of how much you use your internet/network connection, and allows you to view this information in a variety of ways.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. NetTraffic icon
     20 likes

    Live data rate chart. Network usage history (statistics). Quota counter (limit usage meter). Works with every network connection. Multi-language. Installer & portable. Lightweight. Freeware.

    34 NetTraffic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. DU Meter icon
     34 likes

    Shows live network bandwidth statistics, tracks uploads and downloads, generates detailed reports, sets custom alerts, supports data export, and helps manage bandwidth quotas with customizable notifications for efficient internet usage and activity visualization.

    39 DU Meter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. NetMeter icon
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    NetMeter provides a powerful suite of Internet traffic management for home users as well as business users. NetMeter is an advanced bandwidth tool designed to monitor incoming and outgoing bandwidth and is managed by an online control panel in the users private account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. FreeMeter icon
     14 likes

    Monitor network bandwidth (C#.NET 2k/XP+). Desktop and Systray graph. Configurable connection speed, update interval, color, transparency. Monitor any or all network interfaces. Ping/Trace/UPnP utilities. Email notifier (POP/IMAP).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Total Network Monitor 2 is a network monitoring software program that is designed to continuously monitor your local network, individual computers, and services that require careful attention and thorough control.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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