A-Packets
7.5#2 in network protocol analyzersFrom $99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitA-Packets vs Xplico
What both publish
| Fact | A-Packets | Xplico |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | OnPrem supports Docker Compose, Kubernetes with Helm, and air-gapped deployments, with captures and reports stored in infrastructure controlled by the customer. | Official downloads cover Fedora, CentOS/RHEL and Ubuntu, plus source code and a VirtualBox image. |
| Integrations | OnPrem supports local passkey two-factor authentication, LDAP/Active Directory, SAML 2.0, OAuth through Google, Microsoft, and GitHub, and SCIM provisioning. | The official site lists CapAnalysis as a PCAP viewer and n2disk, netsniff-ng and Junkie as capture tools. |
| Purpose | A-Packets analyzes PCAP and PCAPNG captures for incident response, forensics, and protocol inspection. | Xplico extracts application data from internet traffic captures and is an open-source Network Forensic Analysis Tool. |
| Support | OnPrem inquiries normally begin with a 30-minute fit call, and the maker says it replies to requests within two business days. | Documentation is provided through the Xplico Wiki, with questions and problem reports handled through the forum and [email protected]. |
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
Xplico plans
- Xplico Free SoftwareFree
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 Xplico if…
Xplico suits users who need to examine PCAP captures and extract application data into files or databases. It runs on Linux and Unix-like operating systems; its listed traffic decryption capability is absent.