NetWorx 26.5

NetWorx: Lightweight Bandwidth Monitoring, Speed Tests and Connection Quality Tools

NetWorx by SoftPerfect is a compact, cross-platform network utility for bandwidth monitoring, data usage reporting and connection diagnostics. Designed for Windows, macOS and Linux, NetWorx tracks per-adapter and per-application traffic, runs scheduled speed tests, monitors latency and downtime, and produces exportable daily, weekly and monthly reports — all with a small system footprint. The current release (26.5, May 7 2026) adds continued stability and broad platform packaging for Intel, AMD and ARM64 systems.

Key features

• Real-time monitoring: Customisable live graphs and a compact desktop widget show upload and download rates for individual network adapters, VPNs and aggregate connections.
• Per-application and per-process tracking: See which programs use bandwidth and drill down into historical usage by app, process or user session.
• Historical reports and export options: Automated daily, weekly and monthly reports with charts and session lists; export to CSV, HTML or XML for billing and analysis.
• Speed Test and Connection Monitor: On-demand or scheduled speed tests with selectable servers, plus continuous ping monitoring to detect latency spikes and downtime.
• Custom quotas, alerts and actions: Create usage thresholds with notifications (balloon, sound, email) or run external programs and scripts when limits are exceeded.
• Support for local and remote devices: Monitor local network adapters or remote SNMP and UPnP-enabled devices for router-level accounting and multi-host visibility.
• Session logging and forensic data: Detailed session logs with timestamps and durations help trace metered connections and suspicious activity.
• Low resource footprint: Optimised to run continuously on desktops, laptops and small servers without noticeable impact.
• Wide platform packaging: Native installers and portable builds for Windows, macOS disk images and DEB/RPM packages for Linux on Intel/AMD and ARM64.

Platforms, licensing and distribution

NetWorx offers a fully functional 30-day trial. Commercial licensing unlocks production use and additional features for businesses. Official builds are available as Windows installers and portable ZIPs, macOS DMGs and Linux DEB/RPM packages for both x86_64 and ARM64, keeping deployment straightforward across modern desktops and servers.

How NetWorx helps home users

NetWorx is particularly useful for households on metered or capped plans and users who need simple, reliable insight into their internet performance:

• Track monthly data consumption and receive timely alerts before you hit ISP caps.
• Identify bandwidth-hungry applications or devices on a shared network.
• Run scheduled speed tests to verify ISP throughput and troubleshoot slow streaming or gaming.

How NetWorx helps businesses and IT professionals

Small IT teams and administrators benefit from NetWorx’s straightforward deployment and reporting for capacity planning and troubleshooting:

• Produce printable, exportable usage reports for chargeback or budgeting.
• Spot bandwidth bottlenecks and set automated alerts for unusual traffic patterns.
• Monitor remote SNMP/UPnP devices alongside local adapters to gain router-level usage insight without heavy infrastructure.

Diagnostics, security and integrations

Beyond bandwidth accounting, NetWorx includes tools that help maintain connection quality and security awareness. The Connection Monitor tracks downtime and ping variations, speed tests validate ISP claims, and session logs can reveal unexpected or suspicious network activity. Configurable actions allow integration with scripts, email systems and external programs to automate responses to network events.

Who should consider NetWorx

1. Home users on limited or capped data plans who need proactive alerts and detailed monthly reporting.
2. Streamers and gamers who require real-time bandwidth and latency monitoring to diagnose performance issues.
3. Small businesses and remote teams seeking low-cost usage accounting and exportable reports for billing or planning.
4. IT professionals who want a low-overhead diagnostic and monitoring tool for quick troubleshooting and ongoing visibility.