NETCAP
8.1#1 in network packet analyzer softwareFrom €49 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNETCAP vs Scapy
What both publish
| Fact | NETCAP | Scapy |
|---|---|---|
| License | Core is GPL-3.0 copyleft; the maker also offers a separately negotiated commercial license for proprietary products. | Scapy’s code, tests, and tools are licensed under GPL v2. |
| Platform support | Pro is offered for macOS, Windows, and Linux, while Core provides binaries for those platforms and Docker images. | Scapy runs on Linux, macOS, BSD, and Windows; Windows installation requires Npcap. |
| Purpose | NETCAP converts network packet streams into structured audit records for network analysis, security research, machine learning, and forensics. | Scapy is a Python program for sending, sniffing, dissecting and forging network packets. |
NETCAP plans
- CoreFree
- Pro€49 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Scapy plans
- ScapyFree
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 Scapy if…
Scapy suits developers, IT staff, researchers, system administrators, and telecommunications users who need configurable packet manipulation and network probing. It is designed for users who want to define packet behavior rather than rely on fixed-purpose utilities.