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Packet Capture vs tcpflow

A side-by-side look at Packet Capture and tcpflow. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Packet Capture

Packet Capture

Network & Admin

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.

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tcpflow

tcpflow

Network & Admin

tcpflow is an open source tool for capturing TCP traffic flows. It works by capturing packets from network interfaces or packet capture files, reassembling TCP streams, and storing application-layer data with relevant TCP metadata.

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