CloudShark
5.2#31 in network packet analyzer softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitCloudShark vs Wireshark
What both publish
| Fact | CloudShark | Wireshark |
|---|---|---|
| API | The v2 packet analysis API provides programmatic access to the Packet Viewer analysis engine using token-based authentication with configurable permissions. | The sharkd daemon exposes JSON-RPC over standard input or Unix/TCP sockets for programmatic packet dissection, filtering and analysis. |
| Founded | 2001 | 1998 |
| Purpose | CloudShark organizes, shares, and analyzes packet captures for IT teams, cybersecurity experts, enterprises, and educators. | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. |
CloudShark plans
- CloudShark EnterprisePriced on request
Wireshark plans
- WiresharkFree
Pick CloudShark if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Wireshark if…
Wireshark is suited to network professionals, security experts, developers, and educators who need to inspect captured traffic. It supports both graphical and terminal-based analysis.