NetLimiter alternatives

12 Windows apps in the same category as NetLimiter, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

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  Wireshark

  The world's most popular network protocol analyser.

  Open source 4.6.9 6.6M ↓ monitor, network, traffic
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  ZeroTier One

  A Smart Ethernet Switch for Earth

  Proprietary 1.16.2 1.1M ↓ ★ 17.2K network, admin
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  iPerf3

  A TCP, UDP, and SCTP network bandwidth measurement tool.

  Open source 3.22 1.5M ↓ ★ 2K bandwidth, network, admin
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  simplewall

  Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

  Open source 3.8.7 44.3K ↓ ★ 9.2K firewall, internet, network
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  Nmap

  Nmap ("Network Mapper") is a free and open source utility for network discovery and security auditing.

  Open source 7.80 902.7K ↓ network
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  Speedtest by Ookla

  The definitive way to test the speed and performance of your internet connection.

  Proprietary 1.15.200.001 745.5K ↓ bandwidth, internet, network
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  Angry IP Scanner

  Angry IP scanner is a very fast IP address and port scanner.

  Open source 3.10.0 174.8K ↓ ★ 5.2K network
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  Yggdrasil Network

  The Yggdrasil network is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network that aims to create a more resilient and private internet infrastructure.

  Open source 0.5.15 65.4K ↓ ★ 5.5K network, admin
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  librespeed-cli

  Command line client for LibreSpeed

  Open source 1.0.14 85.8K ↓ ★ 850
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  Advanced IP Scanner

  Shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, and can even remotely switch computers off.

  Free 2.5.4594.1 5.8M ↓ network, admin
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  clumsy

  clumsy makes your network condition on Windows significantly worse, but in a managed and interactive manner

  Open source 0.3 8.1K ↓ ★ 6.3K network
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  Flying Carpet

  Encrypted file transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc WiFi or a shared network. No internet connection required.

  Open source 10.0.1 3.9K ↓ ★ 5.4K admin

Comparison

App	Licence	Version	Updated	GitHub stars	Chocolatey downloads
NetLimiter	Proprietary	5.3.28.0	October 9, 2026	—	12.4K
Wireshark	Open source	4.6.9	October 12, 2026	—	6.6M
ZeroTier One	Proprietary	1.16.2	May 27, 2026	17.2K	1.1M
iPerf3	Open source	3.22	October 5, 2026	2K	1.5M
simplewall	Open source	3.8.7	March 27, 2026	9.2K	44.3K
Nmap	Open source	7.80	March 30, 2021	—	902.7K
Speedtest by Ookla	Proprietary	1.15.200.001	April 29, 2026	—	745.5K
Angry IP Scanner	Open source	3.10.0	September 3, 2026	5.2K	174.8K
Yggdrasil Network	Open source	0.5.15	October 24, 2026	5.5K	65.4K
librespeed-cli	Open source	1.0.14	August 16, 2026	850	85.8K
Advanced IP Scanner	Free	2.5.4594.1	May 10, 2022	—	5.8M
clumsy	Open source	0.3	August 13, 2025	6.3K	8.1K
Flying Carpet	Open source	10.0.1	September 10, 2026	5.4K	3.9K