Wireshark AlternativesOnly apps categorised as HTTP(S) Debuggers

The best HTTP(S) Debugger alternative to Wireshark is Fiddler, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Wireshark and five of them are HTTP(S) Debuggers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting HTTP(S) Debugger alternatives to Wireshark are Proxyman, SmartSniff, Fluxzy Desktop and ReqRes.

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  1. Fiddler icon

    Fiddler

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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

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    • Windows
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    Proxyman

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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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    Native macOS app.
     
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    Proxyman is focused on http request, wireshark has more comprehensive set of features

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    • Proxyman is Paid and ProprietaryWireshark is Free and Open Source
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Fluxzy Desktop icon

    Fluxzy Desktop

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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

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Friendly UI with a search in every block, easing access to filters, settings, and features.
     
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    ReqRes

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    ReqRes is an open-source, high-performance, modern native web debugging proxy for macOS. It lets you capture, inspect, modify, and intercept HTTP(S) traffic in real time.

    8 ReqRes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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