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nfdump vs ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer: catalog facts
nfdumpManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer
Free

Free and open source under a BSD license.

Paid

Commercial software in several editions, with a free trial download.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Self-hosted
  • Supports NetFlow, IPFIX and sFlow
  • Filtering and aggregation of stored flow records
  • Supports many flow formats: NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, J-Flow and more
  • Interface-level drill-down into traffic and bandwidth use
  • Command-line only, with no built-in graphical interface
  • Needs network devices configured to export flow data
  • Commercial product aimed at organisations
  • Requires network devices configured to export flow data
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: BSD License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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