Wireshark
7.5#1 in network packet capture softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWireshark vs Xplico
What both publish
| Fact | Wireshark | Xplico |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. | Xplico extracts application data from internet traffic captures and is an open-source Network Forensic Analysis Tool. |
Wireshark plans
- WiresharkFree
Xplico plans
- Xplico Free SoftwareFree
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.
Pick Xplico if…
Xplico suits users who need to examine PCAP captures and extract application data into files or databases. It runs on Linux and Unix-like operating systems; its listed traffic decryption capability is absent.