DU Meter
6.2#17 in bandwidth monitoring software$8.98 one-timeWindows
VisitDU Meter vs NetBalancer
NetBalancer
7.5#3 in bandwidth monitoring software$34.95 one-timeFree planWebAPIWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DU Meter | NetBalancer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | A SeriousBit press release states that the company was founded in 2007. |
| Headquarters | London, Ontario, Canada | Chisinau, Moldova |
| Privacy | The maker says its website analytics are self-hosted, cookie-free, do not collect personal data, and store anonymized data on its own servers without sharing it with third parties. | SeriousBit says it does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others. |
| Purpose | DU Meter monitors Internet usage on a computer and shows real-time graphs, reports, and alerts for downloads and uploads. | NetBalancer monitors a computer’s network traffic and lets users set traffic limits, priorities, and rules. |
DU Meter plans
- Regular DU Meter license$8.98, paid once
- DU Meter Family Pack$17.97, paid once
NetBalancer plans
- Unregistered versionFree
- Renew NetBalancer$34.95, paid once
- NetBalancer App and Sync$49.95, paid once
Pick DU Meter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick NetBalancer if…
It suits Windows users who need per-process traffic controls, monitoring, automation, or remote management. The free version fits monitoring, while priorities and rules require registration.