Side by side

Colasoft Capsa vs DU Meter

Both stand on network monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Colasoft Capsa

Free plan Windows

Capsa combines packet inspection, network diagnosis, security analysis, and reporting in a Windows desktop tool. Check the edition limits and listed prices against the scale and type of monitoring you need.

Visit Colasoft Capsa

DU Meter

Free trial Windows

DU Meter focuses on traffic visibility, threshold notifications, and an optional connectivity cutoff. Check the processor requirement and choose between the single-computer license and household Family Pack before buying.

Visit DU Meter

The facts

	Colasoft Capsa	DU Meter
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Capsa Standard: $295, paid once	Regular DU Meter license: $8.98, paid once
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	colasoft.com	hageltech.com
On network monitoring	#16 of 55	#41 of 55

Colasoft Capsa: what it does well

Analyzes more than 1,800 protocols and sub-protocols.
Diagnoses network problems and suggests solutions.
Detects several listed attacks and suspicious conversations.
Schedules capture once, daily, or weekly.
Includes email or sound alarm notifications.

What to know first

Windows platform only.
Free edition does not monitor WiFi connections.
Free sessions time out after four hours.
Professional costs $695, paid once.

DU Meter: what it does well

Shows real-time download and upload graphs
Emails reports after weekly or monthly thresholds
Can block connectivity after an alert
Supports current listed Windows and Server editions
Includes technical support and minor upgrades

What to know first

No free plan
ARM processors are unsupported
Regular license covers one computer at a time
Family Pack is personal use only

Alternatives to Colasoft Capsa Alternatives to DU Meter The whole list