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Tcpreplay vs hping3: catalog facts
Tcpreplayhping3
Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Replays captures at original timing, a set rate or line rate
  • Rewrites addresses, ports, VLAN tags and checksums
  • Crafts arbitrary packets, so firewall and filtering behaviour can be tested precisely
  • Advanced traceroute and path MTU discovery modes
  • Command-line only, with no graphical interface
  • Requires existing packet captures to work from
  • Requires root and can disrupt networks if used carelessly
  • Development stopped years ago
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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