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A-Packets vs TCP Viewer: catalog facts
A-Packets	TCP Viewer
Freemium Free public analysis up to 25 MB; private plans and on-prem deployments are paid.	Freemium Free to download; a paid PRO license adds features such as the MCP server.
Web	macOS
No signup needed for public analysis Pulls out credentials, files and sessions automatically	Wireshark decoding in a native Mac interface Opens saved PCAP and PCAPNG files by drag and drop
Free results pages are public Free uploads limited to 25 MB	Apple Silicon and macOS 15 or later only MCP integration requires the paid PRO tier
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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