Avidemux vs Malcolm
Avidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.net
Malcolm
cisagov.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Avidemux | Malcolm |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Packet Capture Software | 8.2 (#3) | 7.9 (#9) |
| License | The program is available under the GNU GPL license. | The project says it is licensed under the Apache License, version 2.0. |
| Purpose | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. | Malcolm is a network traffic analysis tool suite for network security monitoring. |
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In their own words
Avidemux
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Malcolm
Malcolm is a network traffic analysis suite for security monitoring. It accepts PCAP files, Zeek logs, and Suricata alerts through a browser interface, and can also process live captures forwarded by lightweight sensors. OpenSearch Dashboards provides visualizations, while Arkime helps locate and identify network sessions. Malcolm adds context to session data with GeoIP, hardware manufacturer lookups, asset inventory mappings, and JA4 fingerprints. It analyzes documented protocols including DNS, HTTP, Modbus, and BACnet. Deployment uses Docker or Podman containers, with Kubernetes instructions for on-premises or AWS environments. A dedicated server requires at least 8 CPU cores and 24 GB of RAM; the developers recommend 16 or more cores and at least 32 GB for an optimal experience. The interface requires authentication, with TLS-encrypted local basic authentication, LDAP, and Keycloak options. Malcolm is self-hosted and free under the Apache License 2.0.