SmartSniff vs CurrPorts

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

SmartSniff is a Network & Admin solution with tags like sniffing, traffic-analysis, bandwidth-monitoring.

It boasts features such as Real-time packet capture and network traffic analysis, Filters for protocols, IPs, ports etc, Statistical and graphical overview of network traffic, Can save capture files in multiple formats, Works across Ethernet, WiFi, dial-up, VPN connections and pros including Free and open source, Simple and easy to use interface, Lightweight and resource efficient, Cross-platform support.

On the other hand, CurrPorts is a Network & Admin product tagged with ports, processes, network, connectivity.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like Free and open source, Simple interface, Provides useful diagnostic information, Lightweight on system resources.

Feature	SmartSniff	CurrPorts
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

SmartSniff

Description: SmartSniff is a network monitoring software that allows users to capture and analyze network traffic. It can intercept and log traffic passing through Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections and provides insights into bandwidth usage, network activity, and potential issues.

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.

Key Features Comparison

SmartSniff Features

• Real-time packet capture and network traffic analysis
• Filters for protocols, IPs, ports etc
• Statistical and graphical overview of network traffic
• Can save capture files in multiple formats
• Works across Ethernet, WiFi, dial-up, VPN connections

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

SmartSniff

Pros

• Free and open source
• Simple and easy to use interface
• Lightweight and resource efficient
• Cross-platform support

Cons

• Lacks some advanced features of commercial sniffers
• Cannot analyze encrypted traffic
• Limited to network layer 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

Pricing Comparison

SmartSniff

• Free
• Open Source

CurrPorts

• Open Source