Side by side
GlassWire vs OpenSnitch
Both stand on personal firewalls. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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 GlassWire Free plan Open source LinuxSelf-hosted
Visit OpenSnitch The facts
| GlassWire | OpenSnitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Web, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal Plan: $2.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | GlassWire | Not published |
| Website | glasswire.com | github.com |
| On personal firewalls | #2 of 17 | #1 of 17 |
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.
OpenSnitch: what it does well
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