CommView
6.4#6 in network troubleshooting softwareFrom $149 a yearWindows
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Fing Security
8.2#1 in network troubleshooting softwareFrom $79.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CommView | Fing Security |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Christchurch, New Zealand | Dublin 6, Ireland |
| Purpose | CommView is a packet sniffer, network monitor, and protocol analyzer for wired networks. | Fing checks router vulnerabilities, scans open ports, and detects network threats continuously and automatically. |
CommView plans
- CommView Remote Agent$99, paid once
- CommView 1 Year Time-Limited License$149 a year
- CommView$299, paid once
- CommView VoIP$599, paid once
Fing Security plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$8.99 a month
- Professional$19.99 a month
- Premium$79.99 a year
- Professional$179.99 a year
Pick CommView if…
CommView suits network administrators and security staff working on supported Windows systems who need packet capture, protocol analysis, troubleshooting, or firewall testing.
Pick Fing Security if…
Fing may suit home users who want to check connected devices and router risks, as well as IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses monitoring client networks. Its always-on option is for users able to run Fing Agent on Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS.