Free open-source file archiver with its own high-ratio 7z format
NetBalancer
Network traffic control and monitoring per application
About NetBalancer
NetBalancer by SeriousBit is a Windows network traffic control and monitoring application that sets download/upload priorities and limits per application, with rules, charts and statistics. The unregistered version works as a traffic monitor, while a license unlocks rules, priorities and the sync service.
NetBalancer website preview
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NetBalancer: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers network monitor, bandwidth control, traffic shaping, windows — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
NetBalancer pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | netbalancer.com |
NetBalancer key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: network monitor, bandwidth control, traffic shaping, windows
- Official site: netbalancer.com
NetBalancer FAQ
How much does NetBalancer cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (netbalancer.com).
What is NetBalancer used for?
Network traffic control and monitoring per application Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: network monitor, bandwidth control, traffic shaping, windows.
Where can I try NetBalancer?
On its official site, netbalancer.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
NetBalancer vs alternatives
| NetBalancer | 7-Zip | Advanced IP Scanner | AeroAdmin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | network monitor, bandwidth control, traffic shaping, windows | file archiver, compression, open source, windows | network, scanner, windows, free | remote desktop, remote support, portable, windows |
| Official site | netbalancer.com | 7-zip.org | advanced-ip-scanner.com | aeroadmin.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside NetBalancer, it includes AES Crypt, Gpg4win, Steganos Data Safe, Murus.
Alternatives to NetBalancer
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with NetBalancer — worth comparing before you commit:
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More in Utilities & Security
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