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CommView vs Omnipeek
Both stand on network troubleshooting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
CommView provides extensive packet and protocol analysis for Windows, including session reconstruction, alarms, decryption, and remote capture. Choose licensing carefully if the VoIP analyzer is required, and note the listed platform limitation.
Visit CommViewConsider Omnipeek if you need detailed packet analysis on Windows, including real-time alerts and tools for voice, video, and remote network troubleshooting. It may be less suitable if you need a product beyond its identified Windows platform or need a stated price before contacting LiveAction.
Visit OmnipeekThe facts
| CommView | Omnipeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | CommView 1 Year Time-Limited License: $149 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tamos.com | liveaction.com |
| On network troubleshooting software | #9 of 18 | #13 of 18 |
CommView: what it does well
- Decodes over 70 protocols
- Packet filtering, saving, import, and export
- Traffic decryption and flow analysis
- PCAP and remote capture support
- 30-day evaluation period
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- No free plan
- Standard license excludes VoIP analyzer
Omnipeek: what it does well
- Visualizes packet analysis for performance and security investigations.
- Provides real-time analysis of hundreds of common network problems.
- Supports voice and video analysis, including call playback.
- Works with LiveWire appliances and virtual software for remote monitoring.
- Imports events from Snort and Suricata.
What to know first
- The product page identifies Windows as its platform.
- Advanced traffic analysis requires Omnipeek’s advanced hardware.
- Pricing is by quote.
- It is described as packet capture software for individual usage.
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