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Malcolm vs NetworkMiner: catalog facts
Malcolm	NetworkMiner
Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub by CISA.	Freemium The open-source NetworkMiner edition is free. NetworkMiner Professional is a separate paid…
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, Linux
Brings PCAP, Zeek and Suricata data together in one searchable interface Deployable with Docker, Kubernetes or an installable ISO	Reconstructs transferred files and images straight out of a capture Host-centric view is far easier to read than a packet list
A large multi-container stack that needs substantial server resources Aimed at trained analysts rather than casual home users	Some parsers and advanced features require NetworkMiner Professional. The Windows application can run on other supported systems through Mono.
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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