A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | A-Packets | PcapAI |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker identifies SOC, DFIR, incident response, network security, network operations, MSSP, integration, and forensic teams as intended OnPrem users. | The maker identifies SecOps and SOC analysts, DevOps and NetOps engineers, and security consultants and pentesters as its primary audiences. |
| Integrations | OnPrem supports local passkey two-factor authentication, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML 2.0, OAuth through Google, Microsoft, and GitHub, and SCIM provisioning. | The maker describes use with SIEM systems, CI/CD pipelines, ticketing workflows and custom backend scripts. |
| Security controls | The security page states encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, firewalls and monitoring for hosted data. | The maker states that transfers use TLS 1.3, files are encrypted in Amazon S3 and analyses run in isolated containers. |
| Support | OnPrem inquiries normally begin with a 30-minute fit call, and the maker says it replies to requests within two business days. | The FAQ says most standard captures process in under one to two minutes and high-volume files often complete in under five minutes on dedicated infrastructure. |
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
PcapAI plans
- Single Report$9, paid once
- Starter$19 a month
- Starter pack$35, paid once
- Pro$49 a month
- Standard pack$83, paid once
- Advanced$99 a month
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 PcapAI if…
PcapAI is aimed at SecOps and SOC analysts, DevOps and NetOps engineers, and security consultants and pentesters. It can also suit users who want local PCAP analysis through its MCP Server.