NetLimiter

NetLimiter is a powerful freeware software to enable the users reliably track and monitor Internet traffic on their PC, offering full control over the traffic. It enables users to manage their bandwidth consumption with the help of graphs and statistics, as it shows how an application can consume bandwidth. In this way, you can query the online transferred data.

The simplicity of the user-friendly interface makes every task easy and smooth, so you can dedicate a smart amount of data to critical applications and observe network activity in real-time. Beyond monitoring, it also checks upload and download speeds.

What is NetLimiter?

NetLimiter, developed by Locktime Software, falls under the Networking category with the subcategory of Bandwidth Control and is commercial software. The powerful utility is used in multiple countries, such as Germany, Egypt, the Philippines, and so on. It is available in English for Windows 11, 10, and 7. It's also translated into multiple other languages as well. 

The comprehensive suite of innovative features is equally reliable for both individual and IT specialists. It offers awesome capabilities for optimizing internet usage, ensuring a smooth online experience. 

NetLimiter Features

Monitor Traffic

The availability of extensive tracking capabilities along with a plethora of visual aids, such as graphs and statistics, offers detailed traffic information. You not only get information using the visual aids, but also easily understand the data transfer habits and consumption. The intuitive tools offer all information at your fingertips, enabling you to optimize the allocation of bandwidth and efficiently use internet resources. 

Reliable & Efficient

The app is the most popular utility across the world, offering a huge user base in multiple countries, including Germany, the Philippines, and Egypt, with over 139,062 installations. It is compatible with Windows 98 and previous versions. The efficient tool with a user-friendly interface and innovative features proves to be the best solution, specifically for users who are seeking an option for optimizing their Internet connection. 

Real-time Monitoring

The quick and uneventful setup doesn’t require any manual process. The user interface is clearly divided into two main sections; 

• The left panel is for showing the running apps and services.
• The right panel is for learning more details, such as review history, overview of the rules, or other necessary actions.

Here, you can view everything in real-time which is connected to the Internet, such as uploading, downloading, and so on. 

Seamless Traffic Controlling

It makes it possible to control your entire traffic according to your own choice, such as precisely adjusting the speed of uploading and downloading for individual applications. It also allows blocking or controlling traffic for home as well as office use, determining the use of bandwidth for running processes, without being hindered by less important processes. 

Blocker Feature

It is another handy tool, working like a firewall, and offers statistics from data collected over time. In this way, you can easily detect malware, spyware, and other unwanted activities feeding from your connection. It is the best option for managing all apps and features connected to the Internet, and saves your bandwidth from being consumed by unwanted traffic.

Filters & Rules

You are capable of customizing the behavior of any service or program using the complex filters and rules system. It makes it possible to block as well as permit certain applications or connections, creating specific rules. It helps to prioritize levels and restrictions according to your network policies. In addition, the Quota feature is available to set the limit for apps, so they get blocked automatically after reaching the threshold. 

Custom Traffic Shaping

It also makes it possible to implement tailored rules for effectively managing network traffic. It offers various services in different scenarios, such as reducing latency, avoiding congestion, and optimizing the entire workflow. In this way, it enhances the responsiveness of the network, specifically in busy environments. 

Pros

• Monitor and control the Internet network in real-time
• User-friendly interface
• Control the usage of bandwidth 
• Manage applications connection to the Internet
• Offers visual aids to control the network traffic
• Offers a complex filters and rules system
• Optimizes network flow for both the home and office

Cons

• Advanced functionality requires paid version
• Outdated interface
• Requires a learning curve to utilize the entire functionality
• Multiple security concerns are also reported