A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Trisul Network Analytics
5.7#26 in network protocol analyzersWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | A-Packets | Trisul Network Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | OnPrem supports Docker Compose, Kubernetes with Helm, and air-gapped deployments, with captures and reports stored in infrastructure controlled by the customer. | Trisul uses Linux-based probes and hubs, with probes processing traffic and hubs providing database and web server functions. |
| Integrations | OnPrem supports local passkey two-factor authentication, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML 2.0, OAuth through Google, Microsoft, and GitHub, and SCIM provisioning. | The site says Trisul can integrate with Grafana and Kibana, and its trial license supports API export to Splunk and Elasticsearch. |
| Purpose | A-Packets analyzes PCAP and PCAPNG captures for incident response, forensics, and protocol inspection. | Trisul analyzes raw packets and network flow summaries for network monitoring and forensics. |
| Support | OnPrem inquiries normally begin with a 30-minute fit call, and the maker says it replies to requests within two business days. | The support page directs users to documentation, a community forum, and email; the trial license lists email and forum 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
Trisul Network Analytics plans
- Free 7-Day Trial LicenseFree
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 Trisul Network Analytics if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.