TCPView vs PortsMonitor

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

TCPView is a Network & Admin solution with tags like tcp, udp, network, connections, endpoints, bandwidth.

It boasts features such as 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 and pros including Lightweight and fast, Simple interface, Helpful for diagnosing network issues, Free and open source.

On the other hand, PortsMonitor is a Network & Admin product tagged with ports, monitoring, network, open-source.

Its standout features include Monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers, Check if a port is open, closed, or filtered, Receive notifications when port status changes, Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, Customizable port monitoring intervals, Email and SMS alert notifications, Web-based user interface, Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, and it shines with pros like Open-source and free to use, Easy to set up and use, Provides detailed port status information, Supports multiple monitoring protocols, Customizable alert settings, Cross-platform compatibility.

Feature	TCPView	PortsMonitor
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

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.

PortsMonitor

Description: PortsMonitor is an open-source network monitoring software that allows users to monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers. It can check if a port is open, closed, or filtered, and notify you when the status changes.

Key Features Comparison

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

PortsMonitor Features

• Monitor TCP and UDP ports on local or remote servers
• Check if a port is open, closed, or filtered
• Receive notifications when port status changes
• Support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
• Customizable port monitoring intervals
• Email and SMS alert notifications
• Web-based user interface
• Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

PortsMonitor

Pros

• Open-source and free to use
• Easy to set up and use
• Provides detailed port status information
• Supports multiple monitoring protocols
• Customizable alert settings
• Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

• Limited advanced features compared to commercial network monitoring tools
• May require manual configuration for complex network environments
• No support for commercial-grade monitoring and alerting features

Pricing Comparison

TCPView

• Free
• Open Source

PortsMonitor

• Open Source