Wireshark
7.5#1 in network packet capture softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWireshark vs Zui
What both publish
| Fact | Wireshark | Zui |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. | Zui is a desktop application for querying and debugging Zed lakes. |
Wireshark plans
- WiresharkFree
Zui plans
- ZuiFree
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 Zui if…
Zui suits people who need a graphical way to inspect Zed lake data or analyze packet captures. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows, though Linux updates require manual uninstalling and reinstalling.