CloudShark
6.1#18 in network protocol analyzersFrom $29 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitCloudShark vs NETCAP
What both publish
| Fact | CloudShark | NETCAP |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dover, New Hampshire, USA | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Integrations | The REST API connects CloudShark Enterprise with ticketing systems, SIEM platforms, capture appliances, and other automation tools. | Pro lists handoffs or integrations with Wireshark, Metasploit, hashcat, John, and BetterCrack; Core includes a Maltego transformation plugin. |
| Purpose | CloudShark Enterprise is a centrally deployed packet analysis platform for network and security teams. | NETCAP converts network packet streams into structured audit records for network analysis, security research, machine learning, and forensics. |
| Support | QA Cafe provides CloudShark installation, user, administration, and API guides, and directs customers to support by email. | Pro includes email support, Enterprise offers priority support with an SLA, and Core lists community support. |
| System requirements | The OVA is officially supported on VMware ESXi 7 or 8 and requires a 64-bit x86_64 CPU; other hypervisors may work but are not officially supported. | Current downloads list macOS 14 or newer for Apple Silicon and Intel, Windows 10/11 64-bit, and Debian or Ubuntu amd64. |
CloudShark plans
- CloudShark Personal$29 a month
- CloudShark EnterprisePriced on request
NETCAP plans
- CoreFree
- Pro€49 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick CloudShark if…
CloudShark suits network and security teams analyzing existing packet captures. It fits organizations needing self-hosted data control, shared analysis, and integrations with operational systems.
Pick NETCAP if…
NETCAP suits network analysts, security researchers and forensic or machine-learning workflows that use packet captures. Core is available as an open-source CLI, while Pro adds investigation and analysis tools.