NetGlobe for Mac
See — and understand — every connection your Mac makes. NetGlobe maps your network traffic in real time on a live 2D map and a cinematic 3D globe, then gives you the WHOIS, TLS, threat-intel, and diagnostics to figure out what each endpoint actually is. It's a native app for Apple Silicon and Intel, macOS 11 or later — a one-time $18.99 direct download.
What you get on macOS.
The full NetGlobe feature set, running natively on your Mac.
Live map & 3D globe
- Every outbound connection plotted in real time on a flat 2D world map.
- A cinematic 3D globe view when you want the whole picture at a glance.
- Bundled GeoIP means geolocation works the moment you launch.
Endpoint Focus
- WHOIS / RDAP ownership, reverse DNS, and the live TLS certificate.
- Path MTU and a live MTR trace to the endpoint, in the same panel.
- A 0–100 process trust score with the reasons behind it.
Threat intelligence
- Built-in feeds: FireHOL, Spamhaus DROP/EDROP, ThreatFox, and the Tor exit list.
- Matches surface right on the connection, so a bad endpoint is obvious.
- Configurable — turn feeds on or off to fit how you work.
Diagnostics toolkit
- Traceroute, MTR, iperf3, a speed test, and a port scanner — built in.
- Path-MTU discovery to track down MTU and fragmentation issues.
- Chase down anything that looks off without leaving the app.
Internet-health context
- Live outage and routing signals from IODA and IHR.
- Tell the difference between "my Mac" and "the wider internet."
- Context that turns a slow connection into an explainable one.
Native, and light on your system.
NetGlobe for Mac is a single native application that runs on
Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 and later) and on Intel Macs,
on macOS 11 Big Sur or later. It reads your machine's open sockets through
OS-native APIs — the same information lsof exposes — as a
standard user. That means there's no kernel extension, no system extension
to approve, and nothing running as root.
It's local-first by design: there's no account to create, no cloud to sign into, and no telemetry leaving your Mac. The GeoIP database that powers the map is bundled, so lookups happen on-device. NetGlobe is a lens on your network — it explains what your Mac is talking to; it does not block traffic, and it isn't antivirus.
Installing on macOS.
Installation is a direct download, not the Mac App Store. Open the disk image, drag NetGlobe into your Applications folder, and launch it. Because it arrives from outside the App Store, macOS Gatekeeper may hold the first launch — if it does, right-click (or Control-click) NetGlobe in Applications, choose Open, then Open anyway in the dialog that appears. You only need to do this once; every launch after that is a normal double-click. If you get stuck, the support page has the full step-by-step.
Pricing.
NetGlobe for Mac is a one-time $18.99 — no subscription, no upsell, no recurring charge. The same price covers Windows, where NetGlobe ships through the Microsoft Store. Buy the Mac edition below and the FastSpring checkout hands you the direct download.
NetGlobe for Mac — FAQ
Does NetGlobe run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. NetGlobe for Mac is a native build that runs on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 and newer) as well as Intel Macs, on macOS 11 or later. There's no Rosetta requirement on Apple Silicon.
Is NetGlobe on the Mac App Store?
No — the Mac edition is a direct download, purchased through FastSpring and installed by dragging it to your Applications folder. On Windows, NetGlobe ships through the Microsoft Store.
How much is NetGlobe for Mac?
NetGlobe for Mac is a one-time $18.99 with no subscription and no recurring charge. The same price applies on Windows through the Microsoft Store.
Does NetGlobe need a kernel extension or root?
No. NetGlobe reads your open sockets through OS-native APIs — the same information lsof exposes — as a standard user. There's no kernel extension, no system extension to approve, and it doesn't run as root.
Is NetGlobe a firewall?
No. NetGlobe is a visibility and diagnostics tool — it shows and explains every connection your Mac makes, but it doesn't block traffic. It isn't antivirus either. If you want firewall-style blocking, run NetGlobe alongside a firewall.
Related
NetGlobe is a real-time network-intelligence and diagnostics tool. It provides visibility and analysis — it is not a firewall and does not block connections, and it is not antivirus. macOS, Mac, and Apple Silicon are trademarks of Apple Inc.; NetGlobe and Van Dien io are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple. Product details and pricing can change — verify current specifics on this site.
Get NetGlobe for Mac.
A one-time $18.99 direct download for Apple Silicon and Intel — and on the Microsoft Store for Windows.
No account. Runs entirely on your device. See the full feature list or the FAQ.