
Arkime
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| Fact | Arkime | GL PacketScan |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 1986 |
| Integrations | Arkime uses OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for indexed metadata and offers WISE threat-intelligence integration. | PacketScan can send protocol fields, traffic summaries, and call detail records to GL’s NetSurveyorWeb centralized monitoring platform. |
| Purpose | Arkime is an open-source network analysis and session search tool that passively watches network traffic and creates searchable session records. | PacketScan captures and analyzes live or recorded IPv4 and IPv6 traffic for telecom, enterprise, VoIP, wireless, and mission-critical networks. |
Arkime suits teams that need to search and inspect network sessions and can provide OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for metadata storage. It is designed for self-hosted use, with Linux installation guidance and a container guide.
It suits telecom operators, VoIP providers, equipment vendors, enterprises, data centers, and teams responsible for mission-critical networks. It is particularly relevant when call-level analysis and voice quality measures are needed.