Sniffnet vs VIAVI Observer Analyzer
| Sniffnet | VIAVI Observer Analyzer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Live capture | Yes | Yes |
| Command-line tool | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic decryption | No | Yes |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | 64-bit Windows; Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 |
| Capture file formats | PCAP (read/write), PCAPNG (read), CAP (read) | — |
| Protocol dissectors | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Network Packet Analyzer Software, Best Network Packet Capture Software. On The Geeks Club, Sniffnet scores higher on our published basis.