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LiveTcpUdpWatch vs NetHogs: catalog facts
LiveTcpUdpWatchNetHogs
Free

Freeware from NirSoft that may be redistributed free of charge.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows Linux, Command line
  • Captures UDP activity with process information, without a sniffer
  • Shows bytes, packets and timings per connection
  • Shows bandwidth per process rather than per connection
  • Lightweight terminal interface
  • Requires administrator rights on Windows Vista and later
  • Windows only
  • Linux only
  • Shows live usage rather than history
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Freeware License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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