GlassWire visualizes network activity and blocks threats with a personal firewall for Windows and Android, with a free plan and paid tiers from $2.99/mo.
GlassWire is a network monitoring and firewall tool made by SecureMix LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas. It turns network activity into a visual, interactive timeline so users can see at a glance which applications are connecting to the internet, who they are talking to, and how much bandwidth they are using.
The product has reported over 53 million downloads and is available for both Windows desktops and Android devices, combining a personal firewall with security-oriented monitoring features.
GlassWire's core feature is its network activity graph, which shows current and historical traffic per application. A built-in firewall offers an 'ask to connect' mode that prompts the user to approve or deny new connections, along with custom firewall profiles and IP address geolocation for connections.
The app also tracks data usage against configurable limits, alerts users when bandwidth spikes look unusual, and notifies them when an unrecognized device joins the network, helping catch both malware and unauthorized network access.
GlassWire offers a free Basic tier alongside three paid tiers. Basic (paid) costs $2.99 per month, Pro costs $7.99 per month, and Elite costs $15.99 per month, with higher tiers unlocking longer data history and additional monitoring features.
Multi-year subscription discounts for the Elite tier are also sold periodically through third-party deal sites, though core pricing is published directly on GlassWire's own pricing page.
Yes, GlassWire offers a free Basic tier, with paid Basic, Pro, and Elite tiers starting at $2.99 per month.
GlassWire is available for Windows and Android.
No, GlassWire is a network monitor and firewall focused on visualizing traffic and blocking unwanted connections, not a full antivirus suite.
Higher tiers unlock longer historical data retention and additional monitoring and alerting features, priced at $2.99, $7.99, and $15.99 per month respectively.
GlassWire can flag suspicious network behavior consistent with malware or spyware by monitoring unusual app connections and bandwidth spikes.