NetLimiter

Windows

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One barScore 5.4

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

NetLimiter is ranked #19 of 55 in network monitoring on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. A free trial is offered.

NetLimiter plans and pricing

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Standard license — one year Not published 1 device netlimiter.com · 21 Sept 2026

Standard license — two years Not published 1 device netlimiter.com · 21 Sept 2026

Standard license — two years Not published One-time payment with manual renewal, or automatic renewal; price is not displayed on the opened page. 24 months of full functionality · one device at a time, including virtual machines · one license per computer netlimiter.com · 2 Oct 2026

Standard license — one year Not published One-time payment with manual renewal, or automatic renewal; price is not displayed on the opened page. 12 months of full functionality · one device at a time, including virtual machines · one license per computer netlimiter.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on network monitoring

Free plan: No
Application monitoring: Yes
User monitoring: Yes
Monitored device limit: 1 devices
Historical data retention: unlimited
Bandwidth alerts: Yes

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The record

Purpose: NetLimiter controls and monitors internet traffic on Windows PCs, including per-application bandwidth management and connection blocking.
Bandwidth controls: It can set maximum transfer speeds for a machine, applications, users, or individual connections, and adjust bandwidth priority.
Traffic monitoring: It monitors application traffic to and from the internet or other networks in real time and provides traffic charts.
Connection rules: Connection Blocker rules can prevent selected applications from connecting to the internet, with an interactive prompt to create rules in real time.
Statistics: Detailed long-term traffic statistics are stored locally for retrospective analysis.
Quotas and filters: Users can create filters using application paths, domain names, IP ranges, or users, and set quotas that can trigger limits or blocker rules.
Remote administration: NetLimiter can remotely control other machines that have NetLimiter installed.
Integrations and API: The feature list states that NetLimiter supports VirusTotal checks and provides an API for third parties.
Privacy: The maker says NetLimiter does not send or store user data outside the installed machine and does not use cloud or other online storage.
Internet connections: The privacy notice says NetLimiter connects to the internet for updates, license registration, or VirusTotal file checks when used.
Trial and platform: The download includes a 28-day trial and is listed for Windows 7, 10, 11, and later.
Trial expiration: After the trial or subscription expires, Restricted Mode allows real-time monitoring and existing rules to keep functioning, but users cannot create new rules and statistics do not work.
License limit: The currently available standard license can be registered on one device at a time, including virtual machines, and transferred between devices.
Support: The maker offers email support, user documentation, FAQs, and help with lost registration or license management.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Network Monitoring in 2026#19 of 55
Best Bandwidth Monitoring Software in 2026#13 of 31

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Sources

netlimiter.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/features· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/privacy-notice· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/download· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/docs/installation/restricted-mode· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/license-types· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/support· checked 2 Oct 2026
netlimiter.com/buy· checked 21 Sept 2026
netlimiter.com/buy· checked 2 Oct 2026