Malcolm vs Wireshark
| Malcolm | Wireshark | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Live capture | Yes | — |
| Offline trace analysis | Yes | — |
| Display filters | Yes | — |
| Capture file formats | PCAP, PCAPNG | — |
| Command-line capture | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, web browser, REST API | — |
Both are listed in Best Network Packet Capture Software. On The Geeks Club, Malcolm scores higher on our published basis.