tcpdump vs VIAVI Observer Analyzer

tcpdump

5.8 #12 in Network Packet Analyzer Software

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VIAVI Observer Analyzer

5.3 #17 in Network Packet Analyzer Software

About VIAVI Observer Analyzer
tcpdumpVIAVI Observer Analyzer
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, WindowsWindows
Free planYes—
Traffic decryptionYesYes
Live capture—Yes
Command-line tool—Yes
Operating systems—64-bit Windows; Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016
Protocol dissectors—Yes

Both are listed in Best Network Packet Analyzer Software, Best Network Packet Capture Software. On Inferse, tcpdump scores higher on our published basis.