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Sniffnet

Ch 067.1of 33 Network Packet Analyzer Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Application monitoringYes
  4. 4Bandwidth alertsYes
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Overview

Sniffnet is ranked #6 of 33 in network packet analyzer software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Sniffnet plans and pricing

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Sniffnet Free Fully free and open-source · MIT or Apache-2.0 sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026

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Facts

Purpose
Sniffnet is a network monitoring app for keeping track of Internet traffic, checking bandwidth usage, and inspecting network activity.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Capture and reports
Users can choose a network adapter, filter observed traffic, and import or export capture reports as PCAP files.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Traffic views
The app displays overall Internet traffic statistics and real-time charts about traffic intensity.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Host details
Sniffnet can identify local network connections, show remote hosts’ geographical locations, and find host domain names and ASNs.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Service detection
The app identifies more than 6,000 upper-layer services, protocols, trojans, and worms.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Programs
Sniffnet can show which programs use network bandwidth and let users save favorite programs.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Alerts and blacklists
Users can configure notifications for network events and import custom IP blacklists to highlight potentially dangerous connections.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Themes and languages
The app supports custom themes and is available in 26 languages.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy and security design
The audit article says Sniffnet provides most functionality through offline databases, uses incoming traffic as needed, and makes reverse DNS lookups to provide hostnames for IPs.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The download page directs users with persistent installation problems or doubts to open an issue.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The maker says Sniffnet is designed to be usable with ease by everyone, including people who find other network analyzers difficult to understand.sniffnet.app · 30 Sept 2026

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