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Description

AppControl is a comprehensive and free Task Manager designed for Windows, offering a complete history of system activities. Users can review days of performance data to pinpoint the causes of high CPU usage, excessive RAM consumption, GPU strain, disk overload, or overheating issues, while also tracking CPU and GPU temperatures over time. Its integrated privacy features monitor which applications have accessed your webcam, microphone, or location, revealing hidden installations and background processes. Unlike the basic End Task function, AppControl allows you to permanently disable troublesome applications, block entire publishers with a single click, and create custom rules that remain in effect. Real-time notifications alert you to any new or suspicious applications and privacy access as they occur. Each running process is accompanied by an easy-to-understand description, eliminating the need for web searches for clarification. Additionally, an optional open-source MCP extension enables integration with AI tools like Claude or Cursor, allowing users to inquire about their PC's activities in simple language, while a command-line interface caters to advanced users. With a lightweight design of just 20 MB, this tool is not only free but also aims to serve as a superior replacement for the standard Task Manager on all managed PCs. Its user-friendly features and powerful capabilities make it an essential tool for anyone looking to optimize their system performance and ensure their privacy.

Description

Monitor the volume of data your PC is using for every single app, thanks to GlassWire's network monitoring graph. Keep track of the volume of data you received and sent in the past and who or what your PC is talking to. Detect spyware, malware, badly behaving apps, and bandwidth hogs, then block their connections with our powerful firewall. Monitor devices 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.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Claude Desktop Yes 
Codex CLI Yes 
Cursor Yes 
Gemini 1.5 Flash Yes 
Gemini CLI Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Copilot Yes 

Integrations

Claude Desktop No 
Codex CLI No 
Cursor No 
Gemini 1.5 Flash No 
Gemini CLI No 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Copilot No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$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 Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

AppControl Labs LLC

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

www.appcontrol.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

GlassWire

Founded

2014

Country

United States

Website

www.glasswire.com

Product Features

Product Features

Computer Security

Anti Spam No 
Antivirus Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Database Security Audit No 
File Access Control No 
Financial Data Protection Yes 
Maintenance Scheduling No 
Real Time Monitoring Yes 
Security Event Log Yes 
Virus Definition Update No 
Vulnerability Protection Yes 

Firewall

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

Network Monitoring

Bandwidth Monitoring No 
Baseline Manager No 
Diagnostic Tools No 
IP Address Monitoring No 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Real Time Analytics No 
Resource Management No 
SLA Monitoring No 
Server Monitoring No 
Uptime Monitoring No 
Web Traffic Reporting No 

Network Security

Access Control Yes 
Analytics / Reporting Yes 
Compliance Reporting No 
Firewalls Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Intrusion Detection System Yes 
Threat Response Yes 
VPN No 
Vulnerability Scanning Yes 

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