perfSONAR
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VisitperfSONAR vs Wireshark
What both publish
| Fact | perfSONAR | Wireshark |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1998 |
| License | perfSONAR components and tools are licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and distributed without warranty as described on the license page. | Wireshark is open-source software released under the GNU General Public License version 2, and the downloaded version is the full version without a license fee. |
| Purpose | perfSONAR is a network measurement toolkit designed to provide federated path coverage and help establish end-to-end network performance expectations. | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. |
perfSONAR plans
- perfSONARFree
Wireshark plans
- WiresharkFree
Pick perfSONAR if…
It suits network engineering and research teams that need coordinated measurements across multiple nodes. The operator must manage the local infrastructure and test configuration.
Pick Wireshark if…
Wireshark is suited to network professionals, security experts, developers, and educators who need to inspect captured traffic. It supports both graphical and terminal-based analysis.