CurrPorts vs TCPView

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.

TCPView — TCPView is a Windows utility that shows detailed listings of all TCP and UDP endpoints on your system. It provides information on the process associated with each connection and bandwidth usage.

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 TCPView provides Displays active TCP and UDP connections, Shows connection remote address and port, Shows process name/ID for each connection, Real-time bandwidth usage monitoring, Export data to text/csv/xml.

CurrPorts stands out for Free and open source, Simple interface, Provides useful diagnostic information; TCPView is known for Lightweight and fast, Simple interface, Helpful for diagnosing network issues.

Feature	CurrPorts	TCPView
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.

TCPView

Description: TCPView is a Windows utility that shows detailed listings of all TCP and UDP endpoints on your system. It provides information on the process associated with each connection and bandwidth usage.

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

TCPView Features

• Displays active TCP and UDP connections
• Shows connection remote address and port
• Shows process name/ID for each connection
• Real-time bandwidth usage monitoring
• Export data to text/csv/xml
• Highlight connections matching filter criteria

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

TCPView

Pros

• Lightweight and fast
• Simple interface
• Helpful for diagnosing network issues
• Free and open source

Cons

• Windows only
• Lacks some advanced features of paid alternatives
• Can be difficult for novice users

Pricing Comparison

CurrPorts

• Open Source

TCPView

• Not listed