Argus
5.8#16 in network traffic analysis softwareLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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ElastiFlow
6.9#3 in network traffic analysis softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Argus | ElastiFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The clients can use InterNIC country-code databases and can be configured to use MaxMind GeoIP libraries and databases. | Documented data platforms include Elasticsearch, Elastic Cloud, Elastic Cloud Enterprise, OpenSearch, AWS OpenSearch Service, Apache Kafka, Confluent, Redpanda, Splunk and Cribl Stream. |
| Purpose | Argus is an open source network audit system that generates flow records from network traffic. | ElastiFlow provides network observability and security analytics by collecting and analyzing network flow and telemetry data. |
| Support | The project provides announcement and development mailing lists and directs users to mailing lists or QoSient for contact. | Basic support is available through the Community Slack and ElastiFlow Forum, while Premium includes 8x5 support and Enterprise includes a dedicated representative available 24x7. |
Argus plans
No prices published.
ElastiFlow plans
- BasicFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
Pick Argus if…
Argus suits network teams that need flow-based visibility for security, performance, operations, or research. It is for users comfortable building from source or using a maintained package where available.
Pick ElastiFlow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.