MRTG
5.9#24 in bandwidth monitoring softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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NetBalancer
7.5#3 in bandwidth monitoring software$34.95 one-timeFree planWebAPIWindows
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| Fact | MRTG | NetBalancer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 | A SeriousBit press release states that the company was founded in 2007. |
| Purpose | MRTG monitors network traffic and generates HTML pages with PNG graphs showing it. | NetBalancer monitors a computer’s network traffic and lets users set traffic limits, priorities, and rules. |
| Support | The maker lists user, announcement, and developer mailing lists, plus Usenet and IRC discussion options. | The purchase includes free support, including activation-code recovery. |
MRTG plans
- MRTGFree
NetBalancer plans
- Unregistered versionFree
- Renew NetBalancer$34.95, paid once
- NetBalancer App and Sync$49.95, paid once
Pick MRTG if…
MRTG may suit users who want to monitor router traffic or other SNMP and externally collected data on Linux, Windows, or self-hosted systems. Its mailing lists and discussion channels are aimed at users and developers.
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.