AppControl

AppControl

AppControl Labs LLC
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About

AppControl is a free advanced Task Manager for Windows with full history. Scroll back through days of system activity to see exactly what spiked your CPU, filled RAM, maxed the GPU or disk, or overheated your PC, with CPU and GPU temperature tracking over time. Built-in privacy monitoring reveals which apps accessed your webcam, microphone, or location, plus hidden installs and background tasks. Go beyond End Task: permanently disable problem apps, block entire publishers with one click, and build custom rules that stay enforced. Real-time alerts flag new or unusual apps and privacy access the moment they happen. Every process gets a plain-language description, so you can skip the web search. An optional open-source MCP extension connects Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools so you can ask about your PC's activity in plain English, and a CLI is included for power users. Lightweight (20 MB), free, and built to replace Task Manager on every PC you manage.

About

Instantly see who or what your PC is talking to on GlassWire's network monitoring graph, plus see what your PC may have connected to in the past. Detect spyware, malware, badly behaving apps, and bandwidth hogs, then block their connections. Monitor other PCs on your network and get alerted when new unknown devices join your WiFi. GlassWire warns you of network related changes to your PC, or unusual changes to your apps that could indicate malware. GlassWire offer a Consumer Solution and a Business solution, to suit the needs of both personal users and IT professionals. Among the features: Real-Time Monitoring to keep an eye on active and past network activity Threat. Threat Detection. GlassWire's built-in firewall detects and blocks potential threats. Application Tracking to Identify which applications are using your network and track their usage patterns. Bandwidth Usage, to stay informed about data consumption, And many more!

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Home users and privacy-conscious individuals, IT admins and sysadmins, MSPs and helpdesk teams, PC repair technicians, gamers and PC builders, developers and QA engineers, small businesses, streamers and content creators, security-conscious users, AI power users

Audience

Information Security Professionals, IT Pros, Prosumers, Small Businesses, Education

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

$35.88/year/user
Download GlassWire and start using it for free. Visit our website to get the software and start monitoring your data.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 2.5 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 2.5 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 2.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Gives you a really good view of what’s actually going on with your PC, including processes, CPU/memory, network activity and startup stuff. I like that you can actually block things rather than just looking through logs afterwards. It also keeps everything local and doesn’t constantly nag you with notifications.

Cons

  • There’s quite a lot going on when you first open it, so it takes a little while to get familiar with where everything is and what all the options do.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It shows my bandwidth and captures enough data for me to analyze any apps that are misbehaving. It's light and the UI makes it easy to do what I need to do
  • - It does block network connections for apps, but that is about all it does well and the cons are too much

Cons

  • Not a fan of the new subscription system but I got lucky
  • - It never mapped my network correctly - It's a trap! There is no way to login and remove your subscription.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

AppControl Labs LLC
Founded: 2026
United States
www.appcontrol.com

Company Information

GlassWire
Founded: 2014
United States
www.glasswire.com

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Categories

System Utilities Supported

Categories

Computer Security Supported
Firewall Supported
Network Monitoring Supported
Network Security Supported

Computer Security Features

Anti Spam Not Supported
Antivirus Supported
Audit Trail Supported
Compliance Management Supported
Database Security Audit Not Supported
File Access Control Not Supported
Financial Data Protection Supported
Maintenance Scheduling Not Supported
Real Time Monitoring Supported
Security Event Log Supported
Virus Definition Update Not Supported
Vulnerability Protection Supported

Firewall Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Application Visibility / Control Supported
Automated Testing Supported
Intrusion Prevention Supported
LDAP Integration Supported
Physical / Virtual Environment Supported
Sandbox / Threat Simulation Supported
Threat Identification Supported

Network Security Features

Access Control Supported
Analytics / Reporting Supported
Compliance Reporting Not Supported
Firewalls Supported
Internet Usage Monitoring Supported
Intrusion Detection System Supported
Threat Response Supported
VPN Not Supported
Vulnerability Scanning Supported

Integrations

Claude Desktop Supported
Codex CLI Supported
Cursor Supported
Gemini 1.5 Flash Supported
Gemini CLI Supported
Microsoft 365 Not Supported
Microsoft Copilot Supported

Integrations

Claude Desktop Not Supported
Codex CLI Not Supported
Cursor Not Supported
Gemini 1.5 Flash Not Supported
Gemini CLI Not Supported
Microsoft 365 Supported
Microsoft Copilot Not Supported
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