Hotspot Meter
Hotspot Meter is a free macOS menu-bar app that tracks Wi-Fi and hotspot data usage in real time.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Track Wi-Fi and hotspot data usage in real time
Who should look elsewhere
Only available for macOS (no Windows, Linux, or mobile versions)
Pros
- +Completely free with no hidden costs or premium tiers
- +Private and secure, all data is stored locally on the device
- +Lightweight and unobtrusive menu bar utility with customizable display options
Cons
- −Only available for macOS (no Windows, Linux, or mobile versions)
- −Requires location permission to read Wi-Fi network names for per-network grouping
Key features
- ✓Real-time download and upload speed display in the menu bar
- ✓Session and per-network cumulative data totals
- ✓Per-network history with cumulative data and first/last-seen dates
- ✓Customizable usage alerts with limits from 100 MB to 10 GB
- ✓Auto-tracking that starts when joining a hotspot or tethered connection
- ✓Flexible menu bar display: icon only, session total, network total, or both
- ✓Launches at login with no setup required
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | Live speeds in menu bar; Session and network totals; Per-network history |
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