Colasoft Capsa Alternatives for Linux

Colasoft Capsa is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Wireshark, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Colasoft Capsa and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Colasoft Capsa are tcpdump, Ettercap, Termshark and PlayCap.

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Colasoft Capsa alternatives are mainly Network Analyzers but may also be Network Monitors. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Colasoft Capsa.
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Capsa performs real-time packet capturing, 24/7 network monitoring, protocol analysis, in-depth packet decoding, and automatic expert diagnosis.

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Colasoft Capsa alternatives page was last updated Sep 27, 2024
  1. Wireshark icon
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    Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer. It lets you capture and interactively browse the traffic running on a computer network. It is the de facto (and often de jure) standard across many industries and educational institutions.

    55 Wireshark alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey

    Wireshark Features

    1.  Detailed packet analysis
    2.  Network Usage History
    3.  Support for Android Things
    4.  Work Item Tracking
    5.  Website Monitoring
    6.  Command line interface
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    • Wireshark is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Colasoft Capsa.

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

    • Wireshark is Free and Open SourceColasoft Capsa is Paid and Proprietary
  2. tcpdump icon
     58 likes

    tcpdump is a common packet analyzer that runs under the command line. It allows the user to intercept and display TCP/IP and other packets being transmitted or received over a network to which the computer is attached.

    24 tcpdump alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    tcpdump Features

    1.  Bib Tex Sniffer
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  3. Ettercap icon
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    Ettercap is a suite for man in the middle attacks on LAN. It features sniffing of live connections, content filtering on the fly and many other interesting tricks.

    17 Ettercap alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Ettercap Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Based on Ubuntu
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  4. Termshark icon
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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!

    51 Termshark alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Termshark Features

    1.  Remote Debugging
    Termshark iconColasoft Capsa Icon

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    PlayCap plays back captures made from Wireshark, tcpdump, WinDump, or any libpcap-based application. PlayCap was originally (and still is) a part of IG Scanner by Signal 11 Software, but was spun off as a separate app and released as Open Source software.

    24 PlayCap alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • tcpdump
    • Wireshark

    PlayCap Features

    1.  Packet generator
    Discontinued

    The app hasn't been updated in over 15 years.

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    packeth is GUI and CLI packet generator tool for ethernet. Primary it is developed and maintained for Linux, but some ports for Windows and MAC have also be done. It allows you to create and send any possible packet or sequence of packets on the ethernet link.

    12 packeth alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    packeth Features

    1.  Packet generator
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