CurrPorts vs PortsMonitor

Struggling to choose between CurrPorts and PortsMonitor? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

CurrPorts is a Network & Admin solution with tags like ports, processes, network, connectivity.

It boasts features such as Displays all open TCP and UDP ports, Shows the process ID (PID) associated with each port, Lets you close ports or kill processes, Filters ports by protocol, local/remote address, state, etc., Exports data to a text file, Lightweight and portable and pros including Free and open source, Simple interface, Provides useful diagnostic information, Lightweight on system resources.

On the other hand, PortsMonitor is a Network & Admin product tagged with ports, monitoring, network, open-source.

Its standout features include Monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers, Check if a port is open, closed, or filtered, Receive notifications when port status changes, Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, Customizable port monitoring intervals, Email and SMS alert notifications, Web-based user interface, Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, and it shines with pros like Open-source and free to use, Easy to set up and use, Provides detailed port status information, Supports multiple monitoring protocols, Customizable alert settings, Cross-platform compatibility.

Feature	CurrPorts	PortsMonitor
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

CurrPorts

Description: CurrPorts is an open-source network monitoring software for Windows. It shows the list of all currently opened TCP and UDP ports on your local computer and displays the PID for the associated process. Useful for identifying applications opening ports or troubleshooting network connectivity issues.

PortsMonitor

Description: PortsMonitor is an open-source network monitoring software that allows users to monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers. It can check if a port is open, closed, or filtered, and notify you when the status changes.

Key Features Comparison

CurrPorts Features

• Displays all open TCP and UDP ports
• Shows the process ID (PID) associated with each port
• Lets you close ports or kill processes
• Filters ports by protocol, local/remote address, state, etc.
• Exports data to a text file
• Lightweight and portable

PortsMonitor Features

• Monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers
• Check if a port is open, closed, or filtered
• Receive notifications when port status changes
• Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
• Customizable port monitoring intervals
• Email and SMS alert notifications
• Web-based user interface
• Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms

Pros & Cons Analysis

CurrPorts

Pros

• Free and open source
• Simple interface
• Provides useful diagnostic information
• Lightweight on system resources

Cons

• Only for Windows
• No graphical view of connections
• Limited to local machine

PortsMonitor

Pros

• Open-source and free to use
• Easy to set up and use
• Provides detailed port status information
• Supports multiple monitoring protocols
• Customizable alert settings
• Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

• Limited advanced features compared to commercial network monitoring tools
• May require manual configuration for complex network environments
• No support for commercial-grade monitoring and alerting features

Pricing Comparison

CurrPorts

• Open Source

PortsMonitor

• Open Source