Colasoft Capsa
7.4#2 in network packet capture software$295 one-timeFree planWindows
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| Fact | Colasoft Capsa | nChronos |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The pages opened describe protocol and application analysis, but do not identify named third-party integrations. | nChronos can replay packet files in formats including libpcap used by Wireshark, Ethereal and Tcpdump, plus several vendor packet formats. |
| Intended users | Colasoft describes Capsa Enterprise as designed for small business and enterprise users, including network administrators and engineers. | The maker says nChronos is designed to monitor network traffic in medium and large corporates. |
| Packet capture | Enterprise captures and saves packets from wired and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networks in real time. | The server captures and stores network packets continuously and supports deployment through a network mirror port or link tap. |
| Purpose | Capsa is a portable network analyzer for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks. | nChronos is an application-centric network performance analysis system combining a server and console for continuous packet capture, storage, data mining and traffic analysis. |
| Reports | Capsa generates reports for selected network items and can show reports for the global network or a specific network group. | It provides system and user-defined reports that can be emailed and scheduled hourly, daily, weekly or monthly. |
| Support | Colasoft maintenance includes priority email support, free product updates, and access to prerelease products during the maintenance period. | The maker provides an online support form and says a Colasoft representative responds to quote requests within one business day. |
Colasoft Capsa plans
- Capsa FreeFree
- Capsa Standard$295, paid once
- Capsa Professional$695, paid once
- Capsa Enterprise$995, paid once
nChronos plans
- nChronos 6.4Priced on request
Pick Colasoft Capsa if…
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.
Pick nChronos if…
nChronos is aimed at teams monitoring network traffic in medium and large organizations. It may suit administrators who need continuous packet capture, retrospective analysis, alerts and scheduled reporting in a client/server deployment.