iwScanner vs Packet Capture

iwScanner

Description: iwScanner is an open-source indoor mapping and indoor positioning system software for Wi-Fi networks. It can scan indoor areas to create maps and track locations.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Packet Capture

Description: Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.

Type: software

Pricing: Freemium

iwScanner Features

• Real-time indoor positioning
• Floor plan visualization
• Location tracking
• Heatmap generation
• Customizable maps
• Data export
• Open API
• Cross-platform

Packet Capture Features

• Real-time packet capture and analysis
• Support for hundreds of protocols and network standards
• Powerful display filters for drilling down on specific traffic
• Expert Info to explain meaning of network packets
• Statistical reports on network usage and metrics
• Ability to reconstruct TCP sessions and application streams
• Export captured packets in multiple formats (pcap, csv, xml, etc)

iwScanner

• Open Source

Packet Capture

• Freemium