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EtherApeTapMap
Free

Free open-source software.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Linux macOS, Linux
  • Visual view of which hosts are talking and how much
  • Colour-coded protocols
  • Makes background network chatter immediately visible
  • Real-time map view rather than a log to read
  • Unix only, with no Windows or macOS build listed
  • An overview tool rather than a detailed packet inspector
  • Locations are approximate GeoIP lookups, not precise
  • It only observes; it cannot block anything
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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