Modern day networking is a very different beast in terms of complexity, though the general idea remains the same: Maintain a digital network of computers, both in server form and even in virtual machine form, and perform all administrative tasks needed in order to do so efficiently and effectively. To do this, software to monitor network traffic and uptime, analyze system logs, and web usage statistics is crucial. That’s where the software in this category comes in to play.
Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.
QEMU
Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility.
Seamlessly runs Windows applications on Linux through an intuitive interface, supporting native OS-level windows, easy installation, and shared directories.
VirtualBoxand
Open-source hypervisor emulating CPUs via dynamic translation. Supports unmodified guest OS, allows mixed binary translation and native execution.
VirtualBoxand
The Pi-hole® is a DNS sinkhole that protects your devices from unwanted content without installing any client-side software.
Portmasterand
AdGuard
Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans.
Privacy-focused web analytics with real-time tracking, no cookies or consent popups, visitor journey replay, Stripe revenue integration, and Search Console sync.
Rybbitand
Real-time macOS tool captures, filters, and analyzes network packets with Wireshark-grade detail, supporting PCAP/PCAPNG files, protocol filters, and grouped traffic.
PortKiller
See your network, hop by hop. Continuous graphical traceroute monitoring that lives in your macOS menubar.
Access and control your Mac from anywhere. Modern remote desktop for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
RustDesk
