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ntopngArkime
Freemium

Licensed editions are sold by ntop, listed as models on the product page.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • Application detection powered by nDPI
  • Real-time and historical traffic in a web interface
  • Indexes sessions while retaining packet data in PCAP format.
  • Some features need a paid licence
  • Needs a mirror port, TAP or flow exporter to see network traffic
  • Large captures require substantial storage and careful retention settings.
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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