NETCAP
8.1#1 in network packet analyzer softwareFrom €49 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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PacketSafari
7.6#2 in network packet analyzer softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | NETCAP | PacketSafari |
|---|---|---|
| API | The project exposes a Go Writer API for writing Protocol Buffer and CSV audit records, including headers and buffered channels. | The on-prem HTTP streaming API uses POST /api/v2/ai/agent/run with bearer authentication and supports cli, tshark, and standard modes. |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Valencia, Spain |
| Integrations | Pro lists handoffs or integrations with Wireshark, Metasploit, hashcat, John, and BetterCrack; Core includes a Maltego transformation plugin. | Security intelligence sources can include ET Open, abuse.ch SSLBL and URLhaus, and Stamus lateral-movement feeds. |
| Purpose | NETCAP converts network packet streams into structured audit records for network analysis, security research, machine learning, and forensics. | PacketSafari investigates packet captures for root-cause, performance, and security questions and returns findings linked to packet evidence. |
NETCAP plans
- CoreFree
- Pro€49 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
PacketSafari plans
- Free EvaluationFree
- Dedicated Enterprise SaaSPriced on request
- Enterprise On-PremPriced on request
- Teams SaaSPriced on request
Pick NETCAP if…
NETCAP suits network analysts, security researchers and forensic or machine-learning workflows that use packet captures. Core is available as an open-source CLI, while Pro adds investigation and analysis tools.
Pick PacketSafari if…
PacketSafari is intended for network, support, engineering, security, and assurance teams that need reviewable packet-level findings. Its managed and on-premises options may suit teams with different deployment and data-boundary requirements.