Cacti
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VisitCacti vs Sniffnet
What both publish
| Fact | Cacti | Sniffnet |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Cacti is a network graphing and operational monitoring framework built around RRDtool. | Sniffnet is a network monitoring app for keeping track of Internet traffic, checking bandwidth usage, and inspecting network activity. |
Cacti plans
- CactiFree
Sniffnet plans
- FreeFree
- SniffnetFree
Pick Cacti if…
Cacti suits teams that want to self-host network monitoring and graphing, and can provide the required server components. Its distributed collectors may suit environments that need collection across locations or caching during network interruptions.
Pick Sniffnet if…
Sniffnet suits people who want to monitor network activity without relying on a complex analyzer. It also fits users who need capture filtering, host details, or alerts across Windows, macOS, or Linux.