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Akvorado vs ntopng: catalog facts
Akvorado	ntopng
Free Free to run yourself, with the source published on GitHub.	Freemium Licensed editions are sold by ntop, listed as models on the product page.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Supports NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow Enriches flows before storing them	Application detection powered by nDPI Real-time and historical traffic in a web interface
Needs routers or switches that export flow data Several components to deploy and maintain	Some features need a paid licence Needs a mirror port, TAP or flow exporter to see network traffic
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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