CurrPorts vs Proc Net Monitor

CurrPorts — 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.

Proc Net Monitor — Proc Net Monitor is a network monitoring tool for Windows that allows you to monitor network connections, bandwidth usage, opened files, and more in real-time. It provides an overview of system resour

CurrPorts offers 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, while Proc Net Monitor provides Real-time network monitoring, Bandwidth usage monitoring, Opened files monitoring, Overview of system resource usage, Application and process activity tracking.

CurrPorts stands out for Free and open source, Simple interface, Provides useful diagnostic information; Proc Net Monitor is known for Lightweight and easy to use, Good for monitoring network activity, Can identify bandwidth hogs.

Feature	CurrPorts	Proc Net Monitor
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin
Pricing	Open Source	N/A

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.

Proc Net Monitor

Description: Proc Net Monitor is a network monitoring tool for Windows that allows you to monitor network connections, bandwidth usage, opened files, and more in real-time. It provides an overview of system resources and tracks application and process activity.

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

Proc Net Monitor Features

• Real-time network monitoring
• Bandwidth usage monitoring
• Opened files monitoring
• Overview of system resource usage
• Application and process activity tracking

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

Proc Net Monitor

Pros

• Lightweight and easy to use
• Good for monitoring network activity
• Can identify bandwidth hogs
• Free and open source

Cons

• Limited reporting functionality
• No alerting or automation capabilities
• Basic interface lacks customization
• Windows only

Pricing Comparison

CurrPorts

• Open Source

Proc Net Monitor

• Not listed