MRTG
5.9#24 in bandwidth monitoring softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMRTG vs Sniffnet
What both publish
| Fact | MRTG | Sniffnet |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The maker describes mailing lists for MRTG users and for people developing software connected to MRTG or modifying MRTG itself. | The maker says Sniffnet is designed to be usable with ease by everyone, including people who find other network analyzers difficult to understand. |
| Purpose | MRTG monitors network traffic and generates HTML pages with PNG graphs showing it. | Sniffnet is a network monitoring app for keeping track of Internet traffic, checking bandwidth usage, and inspecting network activity. |
MRTG plans
- MRTGFree
Sniffnet plans
- FreeFree
- SniffnetFree
Pick MRTG if…
MRTG may suit users who want to monitor router traffic or other SNMP and externally collected data on Linux, Windows, or self-hosted systems. Its mailing lists and discussion channels are aimed at users and developers.
Pick Sniffnet if…
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.