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GlassWire Firewall Overview

What is GlassWire Firewall?

GlassWire's next generation visual firewall helps you easily see detailed network activity with your devices in real-time. Our software is very easy to use and set up.

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GlassWire's free firewall helps protect your computer, privacy, and data by visualizing your network activity.

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GlassWire is an easy to use network monitor that focuses on monitoring the endpoint.


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GlassWire
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Austin, TX
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9,333 Twitter followers
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S P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"The Best Network Monitoring Software"
The best thing about Glasswire is that it is very easy to use and it has more user-friendly interfaces. So we can monitor our network usage by just...
Jacob V.
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Jacob V.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"A very useful tool with a few caveats."
The break down of the network activity is one of the best that I've seen from other network activity scanners. Not only does it help you see what p...
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5.0 out of 5
"I love glasswire"
There's so much to love about this software. I love how I can easily check what software is connecting to the internet, how much data they are usin...
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GlassWire Firewall Media

GlassWire Firewall Demo - GlassWire Firewall and Network Monitor
See what's happening on your devices in real-time.
GlassWire Firewall Demo - IOT Detection
Learn whenever a new unknown device joins your home or business network.
GlassWire Firewall Demo - Monitor remote servers
Use GlassWire to see detailed network activity on your remote PCs and servers.
GlassWire Firewall Demo - See detailed traffic and host connection activity
GlassWire instantly shows you what hosts and traffic types your PCs and servers are connecting to in real-time.
GlassWire Firewall Demo - Detect Evin Twin WiFi Attacks
Think your business network is safe? Be sure with GlassWire and detect others setting up "Evil" WiFi access points near your business or home.
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Steve B.
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

Glasswire gives me real-time information about everything that is going on with my computer. The firewall function is extremely useful and allows greater control over access to my system. Creating the ability to monitor usage graphically allows users the flexibility to discontinue programs that are non-essential. Real-time alerts let me know if I need to take action regarding a connection that might be harmful. All in all Glasswire is an essential part of my ongoing systems usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

So far I haven't found anything that I dislike about Glasswire It doesn't take up much room on my system and operates smoothly in the background until needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

I highly recommend Glasswire for all your system needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

Potentially dangerous internet activity. The alert system has benefitted me greatly. It allows me to ascertain whether or not to continue with a connection or disconnect as a matter of security. It also has shown me programs that I can discontinue to allow better usage of my system memory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

It sounds shallow, but I actually like their UI over the features. I am one of those users who prefer something good to look at. Since my network connection is sketchy and rather slow, I have to check my net speed regularly. Glasswire has a very cute little network speed monitor that has become a part of my desktop for the last few years.

As for their firewall ability, I can not count the many instances they caught a rough app that wanted network access. I know we can do this using the windows settings. But I really like the dashboard Glasswire provides to monitor and control network access. Anyone who wants an easy UI/UX should go with Glasswire over the default app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

I don't think there is anything that I don't like. Afterall it does what it was supposed to do and do it nicely. One thing I would say they could work on though. The company tend to send a lot of promotional emails. since I am already a paid premium customer, I think they don't have to promote to me :) But it is easy to solve by changing the email preference. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

If you are looking for an intuitive firewall that is easy to use, you should try Glasswire.

This is a pocket-friendly reliable tool and the company has been in the market for several years. You can depend on them to maintain your data security. In case you have multiple computers like me, I would advise buying bulk licensing as it comes a lot cheaper than individual ones.

And if you are looking for a widget that would sit on your screen and show activities directly, this is the only tool I found that works properly. There are several free/freemium options, but none were easy to use/understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

I can monitor my network speed at all time using the mini window. And I get notified with pop-ups whenever any app tries to access the internet. I mostly use this for my personal desktop and office laptop. Both of them has been used in different networks without any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Travis A.
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

I like the customizations that can be implemented on inbound and outgoing data. The ability to be informed about an incoming data connection and choose or deny the connection with a beautiful GUI is excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

Not much. Not as complicated as little snitch on Mac. I would probably add more customizations to the Themese for color choices and show inbound outbound on a geomap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

If you want the network control without all the hassles of Windows Defense Firewall this is the app for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've renewed it 3 years straight which says a lot because I hate subscription services but Glasswire is worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

The insights and clarity on background activities given by GlassWire is need to have. Thier support for free edition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

Nothing as of now, may try to be more light weight on resource usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

Give a try to know better about the usage of this product. Hope it would satisfy your need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

To monitor the network and other background process/activities. A light weight tool to monitor the system activities including mobile application (which is mandatory for mobile users) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Talha N.
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

It is a great free tool to use if you want to monitor all sorts of network activities, data consumption and helps you keep an eye on all the data in and out of your device through all the apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

There is not much do dislike.

However; maybe a better and fresh UI on the desktop premium version? Maybe some new features as well? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

Not many problems.

In terms of Benefits, I really love the idea of real-time network activity monitoring and the ability to go back in time and see the previous network activities and events. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stuart P.
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

I like that it shows network traffic for different apps - you can see when an app is sending data or receiving data if you are trying to work out a bandwidth usage problem. The display and readings are very intuitive. Quick and easy setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

Firewall is now a premium feature - that's a shame. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

This is good for in-house IT Support Staff or Freelance IT Consultants to trouble shoot network problems for speed issues and data leakage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

Bandwidth issues mainly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JV
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

I love the interface to GlassWire. Very clean and simple to use, and very intuitive. GlassWire provides valuable insight into my system activity and software config changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

There is really noting I dislike. Licensing the product was very simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

Give the trial a go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am constantly concerned about DLP, and I know I can go to GlassWire and view bandwidth utilization per application. Also, to be notified at when my system sees initial/new activity is great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kelly M.
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

I like that Glasswire is always ready to answer my questions about the performance of my network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

I am using IPv6 more for my everyday networking use. Glasswire could be more observant of this important direction in networking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

I like the inventory of things, especially the ability to add a description to the addresses of devices that it sees. Even after a device disappears, it keeps track of its temporary existence in the network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

Glasswire allows me to see exactly what is accessing the web from my computer. I can even set Glasswire to block a connection if I think it has malicious intent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

Not really anything. It does everything it advertises it does. It does not fulfill the need of an antivirus though, but that is not a huge issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

Bandwidth slowdowns, strange connections, blocking P2P connections, and many others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ted T.
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What do you like best about GlassWire Firewall?

It's interface is very thorough and is easy to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GlassWire Firewall?

Nothing that I have seen so far and I've been using it for a few years now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering GlassWire Firewall:

Just try it I'm sure you'll like it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is GlassWire Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

It keep an eye on my network traffic and alerts me to unwanted website that want to track my travels. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.