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We've compiled a list of 13 free and paid alternatives to Ethereal. The primary competitors include Wireshark, tcpdump. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Ethereal and Ettercap, netcat, Pirni Pro. Also you can look at other similar options here: About.


Wireshark
Free Open Source

Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer.

tcpdump is a common packet analyzer that runs under the command line.

Ettercap
Free Open Source

Ettercap is a suite for man in the middle attacks on LAN.

netcat
Free Open Source

Netcat is a featured networking utility which reads and writes data across network connections...

Pirni Pro is a network security tool designed for iOS, and specifically for iPhone and iPod Touch...

NetworkMiner
Free Open Source

NetworkMiner is a Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT) for Windows.

LANGuardian is the first and only deep packet inspection (DPI) software to provide SMB network...

SmartSniff is a packet sniffer that capture TCP/IP packets and display them as sequence of...

AirSnare is another tool to add to your Wireless Intrusion Detection Toolbox.

Ethereal® is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis...

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Ethereal Overview

Ethereal® is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education. It has all of the standard features you would expect in a protocol analyzer, and several features not seen in any other product. Its open source license allows talented experts in the networking community to add enhancements. It runs on all popular computing platforms, including Unix, Linux, and Windows.

Ethereal Platforms

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