NETCAP
8.1#1 in network packet analyzer softwareFrom €49 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNETCAP vs termshark
What both publish
| Fact | NETCAP | termshark |
|---|---|---|
| License | Core is GPL-3.0 copyleft; the maker also offers a separately negotiated commercial license for proprietary products. | The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. |
| Platform support | Pro is offered for macOS, Windows, and Linux, while Core provides binaries for those platforms and Docker images. | The project lists Linux, macOS, BSD variants, Android through Termux, and Windows as supported platforms. |
| Purpose | NETCAP converts network packet streams into structured audit records for network analysis, security research, machine learning, and forensics. | Termshark is a terminal user interface for tshark, inspired by Wireshark. |
| Support | Pro includes email support, Enterprise offers priority support with an SLA, and Core lists community support. | The project directs users to GitHub for setup questions, bugs, and feature requests. |
NETCAP plans
- CoreFree
- Pro€49 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
termshark plans
- termsharkFree
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 termshark if…
termshark suits people who want to inspect captures from a terminal, including when working on a remote machine. It requires tshark in the user's PATH and is useful only where live capture permissions allow sniffing.