TcpLogView vs SmartSniff

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

TcpLogView is a Network & Admin solution with tags like tcp, network, analyzer, protocol, traffic, logs.

It boasts features such as Captures TCP sessions and logs them for analysis, Displays full details like source/destination IP addresses and ports, Filters sessions based on IP, port, process, etc., Exports captured data to text/csv/html files, Analyzes TCP traffic and bandwidth usage, Supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, Easy to use with intuitive interface and pros including Free and open source, Lightweight and fast, No installation required, Captures wide range of TCP data, Powerful filtering capabilities, Exports data to multiple formats, Works on Windows OS.

On the other hand, SmartSniff is a Network & Admin product tagged with sniffing, traffic-analysis, bandwidth-monitoring.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like Free and open source, Simple and easy to use interface, Lightweight and resource efficient, Cross-platform support.

Feature	TcpLogView	SmartSniff
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

TcpLogView

Description: TcpLogView is a free network protocol analyzer that can be used to capture TCP communication and analyze the network traffic. It has an intuitive interface and provides detailed logs and statistics about TCP sessions.

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.

Key Features Comparison

TcpLogView Features

• Captures TCP sessions and logs them for analysis
• Displays full details like source/destination IP addresses and ports
• Filters sessions based on IP, port, process, etc.
• Exports captured data to text/csv/html files
• Analyzes TCP traffic and bandwidth usage
• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
• Easy to use with intuitive interface

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

TcpLogView

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and fast
• No installation required
• Captures wide range of TCP data
• Powerful filtering capabilities
• Exports data to multiple formats
• Works on Windows OS

Cons

• Limited to TCP protocol only
• No live capture or editing of packets
• Basic analysis features compared to commercial tools
• No custom or scheduled reporting
• Windows only, no Mac or Linux support

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

Pricing Comparison

TcpLogView

• Free

SmartSniff

• Free
• Open Source