# dpkt

dpkt is an Incident Response product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Python module for fast packet parsing with TCP/IP protocol definitions.

Checked October 2026.

## What is dpkt?

The dpkt project is a python module for fast, simple packet parsing, with definitions for the basic TCP/IP protocols. Installation: pip install dpkt. Examples and Documentation: Main Docs for DPKT.

Tags: Network Discovery, TCP

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Incident Response](https://cybersectools.com/categories/dfir)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 1,151
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## dpkt FAQ

### What is dpkt?

dpkt is a product in the Incident Response category. It covers Network Discovery and TCP.

### What is the pricing for dpkt?

dpkt is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/kbandla/dpkt/.

### What are alternatives to dpkt?

Alternatives to dpkt listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Amazon Detective](https://cybersectools.com/tools/amazon-detective) - A service that analyzes and visualizes security data to investigate potential security issues. (Commercial)
2. [StrangeBee TheHive IaaS Images](https://cybersectools.com/tools/thehive-strangebee) - Collaborative case management platform for incident response and investigation (Commercial)
3. [Cydarm Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cydarm-platform) - SOC management platform for incident response and cyber response management (Commercial)
4. [ORNA Digital Incident Response Plan](https://cybersectools.com/tools/orna-digital-incident-response-plan) - Digital incident response plan built on SANS 504-B framework (Commercial)
5. [Absolute Rehydrate](https://cybersectools.com/tools/absolute-rehydrate) - Automates endpoint recovery and restoration after IT or cyber incidents. (Commercial)

Compare all dpkt alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dpkt](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dpkt)

### What deployment and organization size does dpkt fit?

dpkt is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare dpkt with similar solutions

- [dpkt vs Amazon Detective](https://cybersectools.com/compare/amazon-detective-vs-dpkt)
- [dpkt vs StrangeBee TheHive IaaS Images](https://cybersectools.com/compare/dpkt-vs-thehive-strangebee)
- [dpkt vs Cydarm Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cydarm-platform-vs-dpkt)

All alternatives to dpkt: [/alternatives/dpkt](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/dpkt)

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