GlassWire vs Iperius Remote

GlassWire is a network monitoring and personal firewall application for Windows and Android that visualizes current and past network activity to help users spot malware, bandwidth hogs, and unfamiliar devices on their network. Its firewall includes an ask-to-connect mode that lets users approve or deny individual apps' network access, alongside a network time machine for reviewing historical connections. GlassWire also tracks data usage across devices and can alert users before they exceed set data limits, while its network scanner flags new or unknown devices joining a WiFi network. Over 53 million downloads have been recorded for the Windows and Android apps combined.

Iperius Remote is remote access and IT support software from Italy-based Iperius, offering control of Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices from anywhere. It targets both individual technicians and support teams with unattended access, file transfer, multi-user terminal server sessions, and end-to-end encrypted connections that are GDPR and HIPAA compliant.

• Combines network monitoring and firewall in one lightweight app
• Very affordable premium pricing at $2.99/month
• Visual, easy-to-understand traffic graphs
• Available on both Windows and Android

• Genuinely free tier available for private use
• Strong encryption and compliance credentials (GDPR, HIPAA)
• Supports mobile-to-mobile remote control, which many competitors lack
• Affordable entry-level paid tiers for small teams

• Free tier limits network history to just 24 hours
• Windows and Android only, no Mac or Linux support
• Advanced threat detection features require Premium

• Pricing is listed in euros, which may complicate budgeting for non-EU buyers
• Interface is less polished than larger competitors like TeamViewer
• Free version is limited to non-commercial use only