iftop vs vnStat
| iftop | vnStat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Application monitoring | No | No |
| Historical data retention | — | unlimited |
| Bandwidth alerts | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Bandwidth Monitoring Software. On The Geeks Club, vnStat scores higher on our published basis.