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pmacct vs ElastiFlow: catalog facts
pmacctElastiFlow
Free

Free and open source.

Freemium

A free tier is available, and paid editions offer a 30-day free trial.

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Self-hosted
  • Supports NetFlow, IPFIX, sFlow and libpcap
  • Collects BGP, BMP and RPKI routing data
  • Accepts NetFlow, sFlow and IPFIX in one collector
  • More than 25 pre-built dashboards
  • Configured through text files with many keys
  • Aimed at operators rather than home users
  • Needs a separate data platform to store and view flows
  • Aimed at organisations rather than home users
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License not stated 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 2, 2026

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