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SniffnetEtherApe
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, funded by sponsorship.

 Free

Free open-source software.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
  • Readable charts and per-host statistics rather than a packet list
  • Exports to PCAP so Wireshark can take over for the detail
  • Visual view of which hosts are talking and how much
  • Colour-coded protocols
  • Needs packet capture drivers installed, such as Npcap on Windows
  • Not a substitute for Wireshark when you need packet-level detail
  • Unix only, with no Windows or macOS build listed
  • An overview tool rather than a detailed packet inspector
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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