Packémon AlternativesNetwork Monitors and other similar apps like Packémon

Packémon is described as 'TUI tool for generating packets of arbitrary input and monitoring packets on any network interfaces (default: eth0). The list of interfaces to be specified is output when packemon --interfaces is run. This tool works on Windows, macOS, and Linux' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Packémon for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Packémon alternative is Wireshark, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Packémon are Fiddler, tcpdump, Proxyman and NetworkMiner.

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  1. Wireshark icon
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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

    Platforms

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

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

    • Wireshark is Free and Open SourcePackémon is also Free and Open Source
    • Wireshark is Privacy focusedPackémon is not according to our users
  2. Fiddler icon
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    Web Debugging Proxy that logs all HTTP(S) traffic for comprehensive analysis. It allows manipulation of traffic, supports scripting, and extends with .NET. Debugs virtually any application, implementing man-in-the-middle interception with self-signed certificates. Freeware, ideal for developers.

    48 Fiddler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. tcpdump icon
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    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.

    27 tcpdump alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. Proxyman icon
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    Proxyman is a high-performance macOS app, which enables developers to view HTTP/HTTPS requests from apps and domains. Available on macOS, iOS, Windows & Linux.

    53 Proxyman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
     
    • Proxyman is the most popular iPhone alternative to Packémon.

    • Proxyman is the most popular commercial alternative to Packémon.

    • Proxyman is Paid and ProprietaryPackémon is Free and Open Source
  5. NetworkMiner icon
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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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    Microsoft Network Monitor is a 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.

    30 Microsoft Network Monitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    NetHogs is a small 'net top' tool. Instead of breaking the traffic down per protocol or per subnet, like most tools do, it groups bandwidth by process.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Xfce
     
  8. CloudShark icon
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    Optimize packet capture workflow with CloudShark's secure, collaborative network analysis. It's ideal for IT teams and operators, available on any device. Share and solve problems faster with browser-based collaboration and centralized PCAP data management on-premise or in the cloud.

    14 CloudShark alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • CloudShark is Paid and ProprietaryPackémon is Free and Open Source
    • CloudShark is Security-focusedPackémon is not according to our users
  9. 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.

    19 Ettercap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Intercepter-NG icon
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    Intercepter-NG is a multifunctional network toolkit for various types of IT specialists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
     
    • Intercepter-NG is the most popular Android, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Packémon.

    • Intercepter-NG is Free and ProprietaryPackémon is Free and Open Source
  11. PCAPdroid icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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    Fluxzy Desktop is a comprehensive HTTP debugger and Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) tool available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's tailored for developers and network professionals seeking in-depth web traffic analysis and manipulation. Key features include:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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