Colasoft Capsa
7.4#2 in network packet capture software$295 one-timeFree planWindows
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| Fact | Colasoft Capsa | Ettercap |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol analysis | The product analyzes more than 1800 protocols and sub-protocols, including VoIP traffic. | Ettercap supports active and passive dissection of many protocols. |
| Purpose | Capsa is a portable network analyzer for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks. | Ettercap is a suite for man-in-the-middle testing with live connection sniffing, on-the-fly content filtering, protocol dissection, and network and host analysis. |
Capsa is aimed at network administrators and engineers in small businesses and enterprises. The free edition may suit users monitoring up to 10 IP addresses who do not need WiFi connection monitoring.
Ettercap suits network testing and analysis work involving live traffic, protocol dissection, or host and network inspection. It is aimed at users comfortable with supported systems and, for source builds, the listed development dependencies.