A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitA-Packets vs termshark
What both publish
| Fact | A-Packets | termshark |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | A-Packets analyzes PCAP and PCAPNG captures for incident response, forensics, and protocol inspection. | Termshark is a terminal user interface for tshark, inspired by Wireshark. |
| Support | OnPrem inquiries normally begin with a 30-minute fit call, and the maker says it replies to requests within two business days. | The project directs users to GitHub for setup questions, bugs, and feature requests. |
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
termshark plans
- termsharkFree
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 termshark if…
termshark suits people who want to inspect captures from a terminal, including when working on a remote machine. It requires tshark in the user's PATH and is useful only where live capture permissions allow sniffing.