The NetLimiter Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about NetLimiter in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
NetLimiter
The Insider’s Guide
Per-app internet bandwidth limits and monitoring for Windows
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from NetLimiter’s own pages.
Made by Locktime Software s.r.o. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from NetLimiter’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on NetLimiter’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
NetLimiter is a Windows tool for limiting and monitoring how much network bandwidth each application uses. It can block an application's connections, set transfer quotas, keep long-term traffic statistics and be administered remotely. It is sold as a per-computer license with a 28-day trial.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about NetLimiter, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating is on record, but you install it and set limits per app from a list.
- 1
Best for capping how much bandwidth each Windows app uses
NetLimiter limits, blocks and watches the network use of each app on Windows, with quotas and long-term stats.
- 2
You can try it first
28-day trial period
- 3
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 4
Bandwidth limits
Set a maximum transfer speed for the machine, an application, a user or a single connection, or adjust an entity's bandwidth priority.
- 5
Real-time traffic monitoring
Shows how much data each application sends and receives, with a live traffic chart and a log of connections allowed or blocked.
- 6
Connection blocker
Rules block chosen applications from connecting to the internet; an interactive Ask prompt can create a rule as a connection is attempted.
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A 2.2 GPA, above 13 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
The plain part of NetLimiter you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
NetLimiter at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 28-day trial period
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- Locktime Software s.r.o.
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for capping how much bandwidth each Windows app uses
NetLimiter limits, blocks and watches the network use of each app on Windows, with quotas and long-term stats. You pay for a license that covers one computer for a set 1 or 2 years, and we could not confirm a price.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No list price could be confirmed: the checkout loads by script and is localised. Licenses run for 1 or 2 years, then the program drops to a restricted mode. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 28-day trial. The listing does not say whether it needs a card, and there is no free plan. |
| Features | B | Per-app limits, live traffic, a connection blocker, quotas, schedules, filters, long-term stats and remote administration. The listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating is on record, but you install it and set limits per app from a list. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only: 7, 10, 11 and later. No Mac, Linux or phone version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who NetLimiter is for
- Fits if one app keeps eating your connection and you want a hard cap on it
- Works for people who want quotas and history for each app
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you use a Mac or Linux machine, as it runs only on Windows
- Skip it if you want a lifetime license: it runs for 1 or 2 years, then goes restricted
- Watch out: no list price could be confirmed because checkout prices load by script
- Watch out: a license covers one computer, virtual machines included
Good to know
Good for
- Stopping one application from using the whole connection
- Seeing which programs talk to the internet and how much
- Administrators managing several Windows machines
Worth knowing
- Windows only; the vendor says it works on Windows 7, 10, 11 and later.
- A license covers one computer, including virtual machines, and runs for a set period of 1 or 2 years.
- When a license period ends the program switches to a restricted mode until the license is renewed.
- Checkout prices load by script and are localized by its payment provider, so no list price could be confirmed.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
NetLimiter's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No list price could be confirmed: the checkout loads by script and is localised.
We could not confirm NetLimiter’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. netlimiter.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Per-app internet bandwidth limits and monitoring for Windows. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: site & app blocker, reports, system monitor.
Per-app limits, live traffic, a connection blocker, quotas, schedules, filters, long-term stats and remote administration.
- Bandwidth limits
- Set a maximum transfer speed for the machine, an application, a user or a single connection, or adjust an entity's bandwidth priority.
- Real-time traffic monitoring
- Shows how much data each application sends and receives, with a live traffic chart and a log of connections allowed or blocked.
- Connection blocker
- Rules block chosen applications from connecting to the internet; an interactive Ask prompt can create a rule as a connection is attempted.
- Quotas and scheduling
- Set data transfer quotas per application or filter that trigger a limit or blocker rule, and schedule when rules switch on and off.
- Filters and long-term stats
- Build filters from application paths, domains, IP ranges and users, and view detailed traffic history stored locally.
- Remote administration
- Control other machines running NetLimiter remotely, and set which users may control or monitor traffic on a machine.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
NetLimiter is made by Locktime Software s.r.o.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
NetLimiter's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
It stands best on features (B, above 113 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. NetLimiter’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 186
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186
- BFeaturesAbove 113 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of NetLimiter you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not. The 4 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 152 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Readings from inside the operating system.
- Blocking that reaches every browser and app and is hard to switch off.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. NetLimiter’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
GlassWire, TripMode, LuLu, Radio Silence and Process Lasso
The 5 tools NetLimiter is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
GlassWire
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Windows network monitor and firewall with a traffic time machine.
- GlassWire has a free plan. NetLimiter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GlassWire lists an Android app.
- GlassWire also covers malware protection.
- 2.6GPA
TripMode
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
Mac app that blocks background data use on slow or metered networks.
- TripMode has a free plan. NetLimiter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NetLimiter lists a Windows app.
- Only TripMode lists a macOS app.
- 2.6GPA
LuLu
Free
Free open-source Mac firewall for outgoing connections.
- LuLu has a free plan. NetLimiter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NetLimiter lists a Windows app.
- Only LuLu lists a macOS app.
- 2.4GPA
Radio Silence
Free trial · from $9 one-time
Mac firewall and network monitor that blocks apps from going online.
- Only NetLimiter lists a Windows app.
- Only Radio Silence lists a macOS app.
- Radio Silence can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
Process Lasso
Free plan · from $23.97 one-time
Windows process automation for CPU priorities and affinities.
- Process Lasso has a free plan. NetLimiter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Process Lasso can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- NetLimiter also covers site & app blocker and reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is NetLimiter free?
No, NetLimiter is a paid product, but you can try it first. 28-day trial period.
What platforms does NetLimiter work on?
NetLimiter is available on Windows.
Does NetLimiter have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. NetLimiter is listed for Windows.
Does NetLimiter have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. NetLimiter is listed for Windows.
Is NetLimiter open source?
NetLimiter is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes NetLimiter?
NetLimiter is made by Locktime Software s.r.o.
What are the alternatives to NetLimiter?
The closest alternatives to NetLimiter in our directory are GlassWire, TripMode, LuLu, Radio Silence and Process Lasso.
How does NetLimiter compare with other desktop utilities?
NetLimiter's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
Could I make my own version of NetLimiter?
The plain part of NetLimiter you could make: reports. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from NetLimiter’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Locktime Software s.r.o.'s own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Locktime Software s.r.o. Prices change, so check netlimiter.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- NetLimiter, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/netlimiter
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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