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TapMapEtherApe
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free open-source software.

macOS, Linux Linux
  • Makes background network chatter immediately visible
  • Real-time map view rather than a log to read
  • Visual view of which hosts are talking and how much
  • Colour-coded protocols
  • Locations are approximate GeoIP lookups, not precise
  • It only observes; it cannot block anything
  • 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 not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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