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NetWatch vs NetHogs: catalog facts
NetWatchNetHogs
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Runs with one command and no configuration
  • Real-time view inside the terminal
  • Shows bandwidth per process rather than per connection
  • Lightweight terminal interface
  • Terminal interface only
  • Young project with no formal releases in the repository
  • Linux only
  • Shows live usage rather than history
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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