Side by side
ClearOS vs GlassWire
Both stand on firewall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit ClearOS Free plan AndroidWebWindows
GlassWire combines traffic visibility with firewall controls, while its Android app focuses on app data use and connections. The free tier keeps only short histories; the Personal Plan costs $2.99 a month when billed annually.
Visit GlassWireThe facts
| ClearOS | GlassWire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Android, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | ClearOS 7 Home: $4 a month | Personal Plan: $2.99 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | GlassWire |
| Website | clearos.com | glasswire.com |
| On firewall software | #17 of 81 | #13 of 81 |
ClearOS: what it does well
GlassWire: what it does well
- Traffic analysis can break usage down by app and host.
- Alerts identify unusual changes and unknown Wi-Fi devices.
- Android can block app connections over mobile or Wi-Fi.
- Personal Plan includes unlimited network history.
What to know first
- Free network history is limited to 24 hours.
- Free bandwidth history covers one day.
- Desktop requires Windows 10 or later.
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