GoFlow2

A NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow collector written in Go that normalises flow data into one format.

FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hostedCommand line
Official websitegithub.com

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About GoFlow2

GoFlow2 receives flow samples from network devices over NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow, decodes them, and serializes the information (IP addresses, interfaces, routers) into a common format for further processing.

It is built for setups that receive a large volume of network samples and need a collector that scales, typically feeding the output into a message queue or database. A Dockerfile and compose examples are included in the repository.

Strengths

  • Handles NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow in one collector
  • Normalises different flow protocols into a common format
  • Designed for high sample volumes
  • Docker and compose files included

Limitations

  • Collector only; needs separate storage and dashboards
  • Configuration requires familiarity with flow protocols

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The GoFlow2 contributors
Platforms
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Network teams building a scalable flow data pipeline
Categories
Network tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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Alternatives to GoFlow2

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Software that can replace GoFlow2 for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.

  • nfdump

    A suite of command-line tools for collecting, processing and analyzing NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow data.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hostedCommand line

    nfdump is a BSD-licensed command-line suite that collects and also filters, aggregates and stores flow records, with geolocation enrichment.

  • pmacct

    A set of passive network monitoring tools that collect NetFlow, IPFIX, sFlow, packet and BGP data.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hostedCommand line

    pmacct collects NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow and also gathers BGP, BMP and RPKI routing data, configured through text files with many keys.

  • Akvorado

    Self-hosted flow collector, enricher and visualizer for NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow traffic data.

    FreeProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    Akvorado collects, enriches and stores flows with its own web console for exploring traffic, but involves several components to deploy and is not open source.

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