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pmacctManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer
Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

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

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Self-hosted
  • Supports NetFlow, IPFIX, sFlow and libpcap
  • Collects BGP, BMP and RPKI routing data
  • Supports many flow formats: NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, J-Flow and more
  • Interface-level drill-down into traffic and bandwidth use
  • Configured through text files with many keys
  • Aimed at operators rather than home users
  • 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 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 1, 2026

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