Is there GlassWire for Mac?
Short answer
No. GlassWire only runs on Windows and Android, and there’s no macOS version. For data usage per network, history, live speed and speed tests on a Mac, Byter is a free alternative.
GlassWire is a popular Windows app for watching network activity and data usage. Mac users have been asking for a macOS version for years, but there isn’t one.
What you can use instead
| If you want… | Use |
|---|---|
| Data usage per network, history and speed | Byter (free) |
| To see which app uses data | Activity Monitor (built in) |
| To block apps from the internet | Little Snitch, Lulu or TripMode |
Byter, the GlassWire-style data monitor for Mac
- Usage on each network: home Wi‑Fi, office, hotspot
- History from the last 30 minutes to a full year
- Live speed in the menu bar and one-click speed tests
- Alerts for unusually high usage and slow networks
- Free, private, no ads, no account
Get Byter for Mac. A Windows version is on the way too.
Questions
Does GlassWire work on Mac?
No. GlassWire is for Windows and Android only.
What is the best GlassWire alternative for Mac?
For data usage and speed, Byter is free. For firewall-style blocking, Little Snitch or the free Lulu.