Network Lights Alternatives

Network Lights is described as 'Windows program, which blinks keyboard LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) indicating outgoing and incoming network packets on network interface' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Network Lights for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Network Lights alternative is TrafficMonitor, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Network Lights are GlassWire, Sniffnet, NetWorx and Paessler PRTG Network Monitor.

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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.

    55 TrafficMonitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • TrafficMonitor is the most popular Windows alternative to Network Lights.

    • TrafficMonitor is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Network Lights.

    • TrafficMonitor is Free and Open SourceNetwork Lights is also Free and Open Source
    • TrafficMonitor is LightweightNetwork Lights is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    66 GlassWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • GlassWire is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Network Lights.

    • GlassWire is Freemium and ProprietaryNetwork Lights is Free and Open Source
  3. Sniffnet icon
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    Sniffnet is a network monitoring tool to help you easily keep track of your Internet traffic.

    34 Sniffnet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Sniffnet is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Network Lights.

    • Sniffnet is Free and Open SourceNetwork Lights is also Free and Open Source
    • Sniffnet is LightweightNetwork Lights is not according to our users
  4. NetWorx icon
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • NetWorx is the most popular commercial alternative to Network Lights.

    • NetWorx is Paid and ProprietaryNetwork Lights is Free and Open Source
    • NetWorx is LightweightNetwork Lights is not according to our users
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    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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Network Lights.

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and ProprietaryNetwork Lights is Free and Open Source
  6. 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.

    36 BitMeter OS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. NetSpeedMonitor icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. DU Meter icon
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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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
     
  11. 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
     
  12. FreeMeter icon
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    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
     
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