tcpdump
Network Monitoring
Powerful command-line packet analyzer used for troubleshooting network issues and capturing traffic.
Free planNetwork ForensicsDeveloper Experience Platforms
Alternatives to Wireshark
- 1Network Monitoring, Network Forensics
- 2Network Monitoring
Cacti
Network Monitoring
Open source network monitoring and graphing tool using RRDTool for data storage and graphing.
Free planNetwork Performance MonitoringInfrastructure Monitoring - 3Network Monitoring, Network Security
ntopng
Network Performance Monitoring
Open-source high-speed network traffic analysis tool providing real-time flow collection and host traffic characterization.
Layer 7 application protocol detectionPerformance metrics monitoringBehavioral anomaly detection and alertingPrice$24.92+ / month
- 4Network Monitoring
LibreNMS
Network Monitoring
LibreNMS is a free, open-source network monitoring system that provides auto-discovery, alerting, and comprehensive SNMP-based monitoring for IT infrastructure.
Free planFree trialCommunity Forum SoftwareUsage-Based Billing - 5Network Monitoring
Gigamon
Network Monitoring
Network visibility platform providing deep observability across hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Integration with security and observability tools - 6Network Monitoring
OpenNMS
Network Monitoring
OpenNMS is an open-source enterprise-grade network monitoring platform designed for large-scale, distributed network environments with fault and performance management.
Network monitoring and device discoveryNetflow and traffic analysisDistributed monitoring with minionsPrice$500+ / month
- 7Network Monitoring
Sandvine
Network Monitoring
Canadian network intelligence platform offering traffic management for telecom operators.
Qoe aware routing and fabric planningIntrusion detection system - 8Network Monitoring, Network Forensics
Endace
Network Monitoring
High-speed network recording and packet capture platform providing always-on forensic evidence for security and network operations.
Network history playback and analysisIntegration with security and monitoring toolsHybrid cloud packet capture - 9Network Monitoring, Network Forensics
Stamus Networks
Network Detection and Response
Network detection and response platform combining deep packet inspection with machine learning for high-fidelity threat detection.
Usage-basedNetwork MonitoringThreat Intelligence Platforms - 10Network Monitoring
NetCrunch
Network Monitoring
Network monitoring platform with automated layer 2 mapping, flow-based traffic analysis, and multi-technology monitoring support.
Real time dashboards and automatic topology mappingSmart alert correlation and escalationPrice$146.25+ / month
