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Netzob vs RESTler
Both stand on fuzz testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Choose Netzob for local protocol reverse engineering, traffic simulation, and fuzzing on Linux or Windows, especially when you need to derive models from traces. Look elsewhere if you need a more recently listed stable release or a license other than GPLv3.
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Visit RESTler The facts
| Netzob | RESTler | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | netzob.org | github.com |
| On fuzz testing software | #15 of 26 | #19 of 26 |
Netzob: what it does well
- Infers message formats and protocol state machines.
- Simulates traffic as a client, server, or both.
- Fuzzes with mutation and generation methods.
- Accepts live traffic, PCAP, IPC, text, and binary inputs.
- Exports XML, readable output, and Peach formats.
What to know first
- The latest stable version listed is 0.4.1.
- Listed source and Debian packages date to February 2, 2013.
- GPLv3 licensing may not fit every project.
RESTler: what it does well
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