A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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CloudShark
5.2#31 in network packet analyzer softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | A-Packets | CloudShark |
|---|---|---|
| API | The automation API supports PCAP upload, scheduled analysis and integrations; the REST upload endpoint uses a Bearer API key. | The v2 packet analysis API provides programmatic access to the Packet Viewer analysis engine using token-based authentication with configurable permissions. |
| Deployment | OnPrem supports Docker Compose, Kubernetes with Helm, and air-gapped deployments, with captures and reports stored in infrastructure controlled by the customer. | CloudShark Enterprise is distributed as an OVA and has additional deployment instructions for AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. |
| Purpose | A-Packets analyzes PCAP and PCAPNG captures for incident response, forensics, and protocol inspection. | CloudShark organizes, shares, and analyzes packet captures for IT teams, cybersecurity experts, enterprises, and educators. |
| Support | OnPrem inquiries normally begin with a 30-minute fit call, and the maker says it replies to requests within two business days. | The maintenance and support agreement includes unlimited software support by email during business hours and software releases at no extra charge during the contract period. |
A-Packets plans
- Public analysisFree
- Starter Workspace$11.99 a month
- Starter Workspace (monthly)$11.99 a month
- Starter Pack$14.99, paid once
- Professional$24.99 a month
- Professional (monthly)$24.99 a month
CloudShark plans
- CloudShark EnterprisePriced on request
Pick A-Packets if…
It suits SOC, DFIR, incident response, network security, network operations, MSSP, integration, and forensic teams analyzing packet captures. OnPrem may fit teams that need capture and report storage in customer-controlled infrastructure.
Pick CloudShark if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.