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
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

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
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free
Free Version
Free Trial

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
Free Trial

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
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

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

Company Information

GlassWire
Founded: 2014
United States
www.glasswire.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

AppControl

AppControl

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VIPRE Privacy Shield

VIPRE Privacy Shield

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Kerio Control

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EventSentry

EventSentry

NETIKUS.NET ltd

Categories

Categories

Computer Security Features

Anti Spam
Antivirus
Audit Trail
Compliance Management
Database Security Audit
File Access Control
Financial Data Protection
Maintenance Scheduling
Real Time Monitoring
Security Event Log
Virus Definition Update
Vulnerability Protection

Firewall Features

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

Network Security Features

Access Control
Analytics / Reporting
Compliance Reporting
Firewalls
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Response
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning

Integrations

Claude Desktop
Codex CLI
Cursor
Gemini 1.5 Flash
Gemini CLI
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot

Integrations

Claude Desktop
Codex CLI
Cursor
Gemini 1.5 Flash
Gemini CLI
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot
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