CloudShark AlternativesNetwork Analyzers and other similar apps like CloudShark

CloudShark is described as 'Streamline network analysis with a secure solution for efficient packet capture. Ideal for operators and IT teams, use on-premise or in cloud' and is a network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CloudShark for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best CloudShark alternative is Wireshark, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CloudShark are Nmap, NetworkMiner, PCAPdroid and Arkime.

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  1. Wireshark icon

    Wireshark

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    Wireshark is a premier network protocol analyzer used globally in industries and education, offering multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, powerful display filters, and VoIP analysis. It allows both live capture and offline analysis, supporting various networks and protocols.

    57 Wireshark alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • Wireshark is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CloudShark.

    • Wireshark is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CloudShark.

    • Wireshark is Free and Open SourceCloudShark is Paid and Proprietary
    • Wireshark is Privacy focusedCloudShark is not according to our users
  2. Nmap icon

    Nmap

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    Open-source utility for security auditing and network exploration, utilizing raw IP packets to scan hosts and services, identify OS and service versions, and assess network infrastructure, compatible across major operating systems with advanced GUI and tool suite.

    59 Nmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. NetworkMiner icon

    NetworkMiner

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    NetworkMiner is a Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT) for Windows. NetworkMiner can parse PCAP files and regenerate/reassemble transmitted files and certificates from PCAP files with HTTP, FTP, SMB, SMB2, TFTP and several other protocols.

    37 NetworkMiner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. PCAPdroid icon

    PCAPdroid

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    PCAPdroid is an android app to capture the phone traffic and analyze it remotely (e.g. via Wireshark). The traffic can be easily downloaded from a remote device thanks to the integrated HTTP server, or streamed to a remote UDP receiver.

    44 PCAPdroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • PCAPdroid is the most popular Android alternative to CloudShark.

    • PCAPdroid is Free and Open SourceCloudShark is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Arkime icon

    Arkime

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    Moloch augments your current security infrastructure to store and index network traffic in standard PCAP format, providing fast, indexed access. An intuitive and simple web interface is provided for PCAP browsing, searching, and exporting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Arkime is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CloudShark.

    • Arkime is Free and Open SourceCloudShark is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Appknox icon

    Appknox

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    Appknox is a mobile app security testing solution to detect and fix vulnerabilities in mobile apps using a combination of automated and manual tests.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Appknox is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to CloudShark.

    • Appknox is the most popular commercial alternative to CloudShark.

    • Appknox is Paid and ProprietaryCloudShark is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. Radware icon

    Radware

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    Complete DDoS protection and load balancing solutions to ensure optimal security for applications in virtual, cloud and software defined data centers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    • Radware is the most popular iPhone alternative to CloudShark.

    • Radware is Paid and ProprietaryCloudShark is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. Termshark icon

    Termshark

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    If you're debugging on a remote machine with a large pcap and no desire to scp it back to your desktop, termshark can help!

    52 Termshark alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  12. Mojo Packets icon

    Mojo Packets

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    Mojo Packets™ is web based tool that simplifies trace based analysis and troubleshooting of connectivity/performance issues observed in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Wireshark
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  14. Timesketch icon

    Timesketch

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    Timesketch is an open-source tool for collaborative forensic timeline analysis. Using sketches you and your collaborators can easily organize your timelines and analyze them all at the same time. Add meaning to your raw data with rich annotations, comments, tags and stars.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
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