Bandwidth+ vs GlassWire

Struggling to choose between Bandwidth+ and GlassWire? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Bandwidth+ is a Network & Admin solution with tags like networking, monitoring, traffic-management, usage-tracking, reporting.

It boasts features such as Bandwidth monitoring and traffic analysis, Application traffic control and shaping, User/group bandwidth allowances and restrictions, Real-time bandwidth usage alerts, Customizable bandwidth usage reports, Integrations with routers and switches and pros including Comprehensive visibility into network traffic, Granular control over bandwidth allocation, Easy to set bandwidth policies and priorities, Scalable for networks of all sizes, Intuitive web-based interface, Affordable pricing.

On the other hand, GlassWire is a Security & Privacy product tagged with firewall, network-monitor, bandwidth-monitor, connection-monitor.

Its standout features include Real-time network monitoring, Firewall to block unwanted connections, Alerts for suspicious activity, Bandwidth usage monitoring, Port scanning detection, Shows applications using internet, Network history and logging, and it shines with pros like Free version available, Easy to use interface, Provides useful network insights, Can identify potential threats, Good for monitoring bandwidth usage.

Feature	Bandwidth+	GlassWire
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

Bandwidth+

Description: Bandwidth+ is a bandwidth management and network monitoring tool designed for businesses. It provides visibility into network traffic, allows setting bandwidth policies and priorities, tracks usage by user/device, and generates reports.

GlassWire

Description: GlassWire is a free network security monitor and analyzer for Windows that visualizes network activity and alerts users to suspicious connections. It tracks bandwidth usage and shows open ports and connections to help identify threats.

Key Features Comparison

Bandwidth+ Features

• Bandwidth monitoring and traffic analysis
• Application traffic control and shaping
• User/group bandwidth allowances and restrictions
• Real-time bandwidth usage alerts
• Customizable bandwidth usage reports
• Integrations with routers and switches

GlassWire Features

• Real-time network monitoring
• Firewall to block unwanted connections
• Alerts for suspicious activity
• Bandwidth usage monitoring
• Port scanning detection
• Shows applications using internet
• Network history and logging

Pros & Cons Analysis

Bandwidth+

Pros

• Comprehensive visibility into network traffic
• Granular control over bandwidth allocation
• Easy to set bandwidth policies and priorities
• Scalable for networks of all sizes
• Intuitive web-based interface
• Affordable pricing

Cons

• Setup can be complex for large networks
• May require additional hardware for full functionality
• Limited customization options
• Can be resource intensive on network

GlassWire

Pros

• Free version available
• Easy to use interface
• Provides useful network insights
• Can identify potential threats
• Good for monitoring bandwidth usage

Cons

• Limited features in free version
• Can be resource intensive
• May flag legitimate connections as suspicious
• No web interface
• Windows only

Pricing Comparison

Bandwidth+

• Subscription-Based

GlassWire

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based