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SniffnetNetWatch
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux, Command line
  • Readable charts and per-host statistics rather than a packet list
  • Exports to PCAP so Wireshark can take over for the detail
  • Runs with one command and no configuration
  • Real-time view inside the terminal
  • Needs packet capture drivers installed, such as Npcap on Windows
  • Not a substitute for Wireshark when you need packet-level detail
  • Terminal interface only
  • Young project with no formal releases in the repository
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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