GlassWire vs Setyl

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.

Setyl is an IT asset and license management platform that gives IT teams a single, centralized view of hardware, software, licenses, users, and vendors. It tracks devices through their full lifecycle from purchase to disposal, monitors SaaS subscriptions and renewal dates, and flags unused licenses to cut wasted software spend.

• 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

• Consolidates hardware, software, and spend data in one place
• Large integration library covering identity, MDM, and security tools
• Helps identify and eliminate unused license spend
• Positioned to get teams operational quickly after setup

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

• No public pricing listed; requires booking a demo
• Best value depends on having many integrations already in use
• Primarily aimed at IT teams rather than individual users