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# Wireshark

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> Wireshark is a network monitoring software designed to help commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions capture and analyze network traffic across various communication channels. It lets IT teams read live data from various types of networks.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 51 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 51 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Wireshark

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Wireshark is available to users for free.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Bandwidth Monitoring
- Compliance Management
- Configuration Management
- Dashboard
- Data Visualisation
- IP Address Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Network Analysis
- Network Monitoring
- Performance Metrics
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Remote Monitoring & Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- SSL Security
- Server Monitoring
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Network Monitoring Tools](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/480/network-monitoring/software)

## Related Categories

- [Network Monitoring Tools](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/480/network-monitoring/software)
- [Server Monitoring Tools](https://www.getapp.co.uk/directory/652/it-server-network-monitoring/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ManageEngine OpManager](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/90387/manageengine-opmanager) — 4.6/5 (309 reviews)
2. [Site24x7](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/91129/site24x7) — 4.7/5 (353 reviews)
3. [ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2058374/netflow-analyzer) — 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
4. [PRTG](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/91172/prtg-network-monitor) — 4.6/5 (255 reviews)
5. [ManageEngine OpManager MSP](https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2046621/manageengine-opmanager-msp) — 4.4/5 (73 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Excellent, trustworthy and reliable Networking Analysing Tool" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *9 September 2024* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's ease of use and implementation across our IT Landscape are two major positive points of the application.  In terms of alerting us to events and incidents, analysing network packets, troubleshooting, and resolving packet issues it has proved to be excellent.  Although it is an open-source product, its quality and performance have never been compromised.
> 
> **Cons**: Sometimes I have found that the user interface isn't the easiest to use.  It can appear quite jarring at time.
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> We have thoroughly enjoyed using the tool, which has provided great value, as we haven't had to purchase a paid-for license software model.  We can capture all our network traffic, analysis all the packets without worrying about losing any of this visibility.

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### "Wireshark Review" — 5.0/5

> **Natale** | *13 May 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The amount of data that it captures and how it is listed is extremely helpful.
> 
> **Cons**: None, the program does exactly what it says it will very well.
> 
> I've used Wireshark to troubleshoot all sorts of network problems through the years and it continues to be an excellent resource for specific situations.

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### "Packet Capturing" — 4.0/5

> **Amitabh** | *24 October 2024* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: 1. Gives wide view for network and packet analysis&#10;2. With proper timestamp we can easily verify bugs , packet entry and ethernet packets.
> 
> **Cons**: Data format is required for capturing , UI is not much user friendly.
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> To analyse the ethernet packet completly with proper protocol details to troubleshoot the issue.

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### "Great tool for Network Troubleshooting" — 4.0/5

> **Prashant** | *9 March 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: It’s free, powerful, and helps me quickly find network issues with deep packet inspection.
> 
> **Cons**: for beginner the interface is quite confusing

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### "Wireshark Tool Review" — 5.0/5

> **Julian** | *15 April 2025* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: Wireshark is a good network tool that lets you see in real-time network traffic and things such as packet loss and transmission. It is helpful if you know what you are looking for.
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> **Cons**: If you do not know the capabilities of Wireshark and its configurations it could add an exploitable breach to your device, especially servers.

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