iftop
5.7#27 in bandwidth monitoring softwareFree planFree planLinux
Visit| Fact | iftop | Sniffnet |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The manual names Paul Warren as the author. | LinkedIn identifies Giuliano Bellini as the listed Sniffnet employee, and the official site credits him. |
| Purpose | iftop displays current bandwidth usage by pairs of hosts on a network interface. | Sniffnet is a network monitoring app for keeping track of Internet traffic, checking bandwidth usage, and inspecting network activity. |
iftop suits Linux users who need a terminal view of bandwidth between network hosts. It is useful when packet and display filtering or short text reports are required.
Sniffnet suits people who want to monitor network activity without relying on a complex analyzer. It also fits users who need capture filtering, host details, or alerts across Windows, macOS, or Linux.