A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitA-Packets vs HOMER
What both publish
| Fact | A-Packets | HOMER |
|---|---|---|
| API | The automation API supports PCAP upload, scheduled analysis and integrations; the REST upload endpoint uses a Bearer API key. | Homer includes a Coordinator REST API gateway for its user interface and external applications. |
| Deployment | OnPrem supports Docker Compose, Kubernetes with Helm, and air-gapped deployments, with captures and reports stored in infrastructure controlled by the customer. | The project provides release downloads, official Docker builds, and Compose examples; its README lists x64 and ARM64 support on Linux and macOS. |
| Integrations | OnPrem supports local passkey two-factor authentication, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML 2.0, OAuth through Google, Microsoft, and GitHub, and SCIM provisioning. | The project documents optional Arrow FlightSQL for Grafana and REST API access for the UI and external applications. |
| Purpose | A-Packets analyzes PCAP and PCAPNG captures for incident response, forensics, and protocol inspection. | HOMER is an open-source SIP, VoIP, and RTC packet capture and monitoring system. |
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
HOMER plans
No prices published.
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 HOMER if…
HOMER suits teams needing an open-source capture and monitoring system for SIP, VoIP, or RTC traffic, particularly those able to deploy and operate it on Linux or macOS. Its optional features depend on enabling the writer module.