Microsoft Network Monitor AlternativesNetwork Monitors and other similar apps like Microsoft Network Monitor

Microsoft Network Monitor is described as 'Packet analyzer. It enables capturing, viewing, and analyzing network data and deciphering network protocols. It can be used to troubleshoot network problems and applications on the network' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Microsoft Network Monitor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Microsoft Network Monitor alternative is Wireshark, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Network Monitor are Netshow, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor, WinPcap and NetworkMiner.

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Microsoft Network Monitor alternatives page was last updated Jun 18, 2025
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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.

    54 Wireshark alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Wireshark screenshot 1

    Wireshark Features

    1.  Detailed packet analysis
    2.  Network Usage History
    3.  Support for Android Things
    4.  Website Monitoring
    5.  Work Item Tracking
    6.  Command line interface

    Wireshark VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     

    • Wireshark is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Network Monitor.

    • Wireshark is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Network Monitor.

    • Wireshark is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Network Monitor is Free and Proprietary
  2. Netshow icon

    Netshow

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    Lightweight, performant interactive network connection monitor with friendly service names.

    27 Netshow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Python
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Netshow screenshot 1

    Netshow Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Terminal-based
    4.  Python-based

    Netshow VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  4. Paessler PRTG Network Monitor icon

    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor

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    Comprehensive monitoring solution with over 200 sensor types, user-friendly interface, and powerful capabilities such as traffic analysis, failover clustering, and remote probes. Offers email and SMS alerts, supports SNMP and WMI, provides high-availability features and detailed reporting.

    108 Paessler PRTG Network Monitor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor screenshot 1

    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Traffic Monitoring
    6.  Server Monitoring

    Paessler PRTG Network Monitor VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Network Monitor.

    • Paessler PRTG Network Monitor is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Network Monitor is Free and Proprietary
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  6. WinPcap icon

    WinPcap

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    WinPcap is the first successful port of libpcap (originally developed for Unix-like operating systems) for Windows.

    6 WinPcap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    Development ceased. See statement on download page: https://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm

    WinPcap VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  7. 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.

    35 NetworkMiner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Files extracted from a PCAP

    NetworkMiner Features

    1.  Portable

    NetworkMiner VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  8. 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.

    43 PCAPdroid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    PCAPdroid Features

    1.  Traffic Monitoring
    2.  HTTP Monitoring

    PCAPdroid VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     

    • PCAPdroid is the most popular Android alternative to Microsoft Network Monitor.

    • PCAPdroid is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Network Monitor is Free and Proprietary
  10. SmartSniff icon

    SmartSniff

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    SmartSniff is a packet sniffer that capture TCP/IP packets and display them as sequence of conversations between clients and servers. You can view the TCP/IP conversations in Ascii mode (for text-based protocols, like HTTP, SMTP, POP3 and FTP) or as hex dump (for non-text base...

    35 SmartSniff alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SmartSniff screenshot 1

    SmartSniff Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Sockets

    SmartSniff VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  11. cStatus icon

    cStatus

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    A free, reliable tool to scan and monitor networks.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main monitoring

    cStatus Features

    1.  Trace Route
    2.  Network Scanner

    cStatus VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  12. Packetyzer icon

    Packetyzer

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    Packetyzer provides a Windows user interface for the Ethereal packet capture and dissection library. Ethereal is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Decode View
    Discontinued

    Packetyzer VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  13. Total Network Monitor icon

    Total Network Monitor

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    Total Network Monitor 2 is a network monitoring software program that is designed to continuously monitor your local network, individual computers, and services that require careful attention and thorough control.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BY flagBelarus

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Total Network Monitor screenshot 1

    Total Network Monitor Features

    1.  Server Monitoring
    2.  SMTP Support
    3.  Network Mapping
    4.  IMAP Support

    Total Network Monitor VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     

    • Total Network Monitor is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Network Monitor.

    • Total Network Monitor is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Network Monitor is Free and Proprietary
  14. iwScanner icon

    iwScanner

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    iwScanner is a wireless scanner for linux with an easy to use graphic interface.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    main interface
    Discontinued

    website is unresponsive, unable to locate packages

    iwScanner Features

    1.  Gtk
    2.  Scanner
    3.  Wireless

    iwScanner VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
  15. Colasoft Capsa icon

    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Colasoft Capsa screenshot 1

    Colasoft Capsa Features

    1.  Portable

    Colasoft Capsa VS Microsoft Network Monitor

     
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