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Network Doctor vs tcpdump
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit Network Doctor Free plan LinuxMacWindows
tcpdump offers free packet capture across a broad set of listed systems, with source builds available. Check capture permissions and handle access carefully because captured traffic may include passwords.
Visit tcpdumpThe facts
| Network Doctor | tcpdump | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | networkdoctor.dev | tcpdump.org |
| On network troubleshooting software | #11 of 18 | #7 of 18 |
Network Doctor: what it does well
tcpdump: what it does well
- Free software with source available through a public Git repository.
- Uses libpcap for packet capture.
- Project lists multiple operating systems, including Windows.
- PCAP support and command-line tools are listed.
What to know first
- Capture permission depends on operating system and configuration.
- Windows builds require additional tools and libraries.
- Native packages may lag behind newer snapshots.
- Permitted capture can include network traffic such as passwords.
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