A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitA-Packets vs NETCAP
What both publish
| Fact | A-Packets | NETCAP |
|---|---|---|
| API | The automation API supports PCAP upload, scheduled analysis and integrations; the REST upload endpoint uses a Bearer API key. | The project exposes a Go Writer API for writing Protocol Buffer and CSV audit records, including headers and buffered channels. |
| Integrations | OnPrem supports local passkey two-factor authentication, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML 2.0, OAuth through Google, Microsoft, and GitHub, and SCIM provisioning. | Pro lists handoffs or integrations with Wireshark, Metasploit, hashcat, John, and BetterCrack; Core includes a Maltego transformation plugin. |
| Purpose | A-Packets analyzes PCAP and PCAPNG captures for incident response, forensics, and protocol inspection. | NETCAP converts network packet streams into structured audit records for network analysis, security research, machine learning, and forensics. |
| Self-hosting | OnPrem is delivered through Docker Compose, Kubernetes/Helm or a signed air-gapped bundle. | Core can be built from source, installed as precompiled binaries, or run from Alpine and Ubuntu Docker images. |
| Support | OnPrem inquiries normally begin with a 30-minute fit call, and the maker says it replies to requests within two business days. | Pro includes email support, Enterprise offers priority support with an SLA, and Core lists community support. |
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
NETCAP plans
- CoreFree
- Pro€49 a month
- 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 NETCAP if…
NETCAP suits network analysts, security researchers and forensic or machine-learning workflows that use packet captures. Core is available as an open-source CLI, while Pro adds investigation and analysis tools.