Akvorado
6.1#13 in network traffic analysis softwareWebAPILinuxmacOS
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ElastiFlow
6.9#3 in network traffic analysis softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Akvorado | ElastiFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Akvorado is available as a Docker image or a prebuilt binary; the documented prebuilt binary is for Linux x86-64. | NetObserv installation documentation provides Docker, Linux, Ansible, and Helm deployment options. |
| Enrichment | It uses SNMP for exporter and interface details and supports geographic information from IPinfo or MaxMind. | Official materials describe GeoIP, autonomous-system, IP-reputation, cloud-service and application enrichment. |
| Purpose | Akvorado collects network flows, enriches them with metadata, and provides a web interface to explore the data. | ElastiFlow provides network observability and security analytics by collecting and analyzing network flow and telemetry data. |
| Support | The project directs users to its documentation and GitHub Discussions for help, and asks them to read troubleshooting guidance before opening a discussion. | Basic support is available through the Community Slack and ElastiFlow Forum, while Premium includes 8x5 support and Enterprise includes a dedicated representative available 24x7. |
| System requirements | The recommended configuration is 8 vCPUs, 100 GB of disk, and 16 GB of RAM. | The virtual-appliance guide specifies 16 CPU cores, 64 GB RAM and 2 TB disk for up to 16,000 flows per second or 5,000 sustained flows per second. |
Akvorado plans
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ElastiFlow plans
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Pick Akvorado if…
Akvorado suits teams that operate network infrastructure and need to explore enriched flow data. It is most appropriate for users able to provide Kafka, ClickHouse, and the recommended system resources.
Pick ElastiFlow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.