
Glean Packets
5.4#13 in network troubleshooting softwareWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Glean Packets | Wireshark |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | It supports .pcap, .pcapng, and .gz files. | It reads and writes many capture formats, including pcap and pcapng, and can decompress gzip-compressed capture files on the fly. |
| Purpose | Glean Packets is a self-hosted web PCAP analyzer that lets users inspect captures in a browser while keeping data on their own server. | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. |
Glean Packets suits teams handling network troubleshooting, DNS analysis, forensics, product testing, or distributed-site monitoring. It is intended for organizations wanting on-premises or air-gapped deployment with browser access.
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.