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SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager
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What it is
SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is a Windows tool for monitoring network traffic and applying bandwidth limits and quality-of-service rules. Administrators can target rules by IP or MAC address, TCP/IP port, protocol, or network interface, then set prioritized bidirectional rate and usage limits. Configuration can be centralized from one network location, and end users usually do not need client software installed. Quotas, scheduling, email notifications, usage reports, and a live monitor help track traffic. The Enterprise edition adds deep packet inspection to identify instant messaging, P2P file sharing, gaming, and media streaming. A Windows GUI console can connect remotely to the service over TCP port 8701; the vendor says there is no web-based management interface. A free Lite plan includes five rules or streams. Paid perpetual licences range from $49 to $4,500, paid once, depending on edition and licence scope, and include one year of free updates. The product is listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, though its stated traffic-management purpose is Windows-focused.
For and against
For
- Rules can target addresses, ports, protocols, or interfaces.
- Configuration can be centralized without typical end-user client installs.
- Includes quotas, scheduling, email notifications, and usage reports.
- Enterprise edition adds deep packet inspection.
- Perpetual licences include one year of free updates.
Against
- There is no web-based management interface.
- The FAQ describes no support for Windows bridged connections.
- The free Lite plan allows five rules or streams.
The verdict
The product offers centralized traffic controls, reporting, and licence options from a free five-rule tier to worldwide enterprise licences. Administrators should note its lack of a web management interface and the documented bridged-connection limitation.
Who it suits
It suits businesses or individuals that need to monitor and limit network traffic, with edition and licence options for different rule counts and deployment scopes.
Plans and prices
Lite
5 rules/streams · usage reports and live usage monitor · penalties for heavy downloads/uploads
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Standard — single device
500 rules/streams · batch rule creation · download/upload quotas · web access to usage reports
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Professional — single device
2,000 rules/streams · scheduled rules · port mappings and HTTP redirect · email quota notifications
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Enterprise — single device
Unlimited rules/streams · DPI detection for IM, P2P file sharing, gaming and media streaming
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Standard — site licence
Unlimited devices at one organisation site · 500 rules/streams
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Professional — site licence
Unlimited devices at one organisation site · 2,000 rules/streams
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Enterprise — site licence
Unlimited devices at one organisation site · unlimited rules/streams
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Standard — worldwide licence
Unlimited devices at unlimited organisation locations · 500 rules/streams
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
Professional — worldwide licence
Unlimited devices at unlimited organisation locations · 2,000 rules/streams
Read 30 Sep 2026 · softperfect.com
On the record
- API and database
- The service can be accessed through an XML-based API without official documentation, or through its standard SQLite 3 database.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- Centralized configuration is available from one network location, and end users usually need no client software installed.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- DPI
- The Enterprise edition detects IM, P2P file sharing, gaming and media streaming using deep packet inspection.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The vendor says the product is compatible with Microsoft ISA Server and Internet Connection Sharing.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- SoftPerfect describes its network management software as serving businesses and individuals.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Known limitation
- The product FAQ describes lack of support for Windows bridged connections and recommends using its internal bridging instead.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Licence and updates
- Paid licences are perpetual for the version purchased and include one year of free updates.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The Windows tool monitors network traffic and applies bandwidth limits and quality-of-service rules.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Quotas and reports
- Features include quotas, scheduling, email notifications, comprehensive usage reports and a live usage monitor.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Remote management
- A Windows GUI management console can connect remotely to the service over TCP port 8701; the vendor says there is no web-based management interface.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security controls
- Settings allow administrators to set a logon password for the Bandwidth Control Service and a separate limited-access password.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- SoftPerfect offers technical support by email, a public forum and a personal contact centre.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Traffic rules
- Rules can target IP and MAC addresses, TCP/IP ports, protocols and network interfaces, with prioritized bidirectional rate and usage limits.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- Version 3.3.0 added Windows ARM64 support and made Windows 10 the minimum required version.softperfect.com · read 30 Sep 2026
