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Best open-source alternatives to Wireshark (2026)

Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Wireshark? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.

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matthart1983/netwatch★ 3.5KMIT5 hours ago

FAQ

Is there a free, open-source alternative to Wireshark?
Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Wireshark on Repolode are netwatch.
Which Wireshark alternative should I choose?
netwatch has the most GitHub stars and is released under MIT. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.

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