# Netdude

Netdude is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Network Dump data Displayer and Editor framework for tcpdump trace files manipulation.

## What is Netdude?

Netdude is a Network Dump data Displayer and Editor framework for inspection, analysis, and manipulation of tcpdump trace files, allowing easy inspection, modification, and creation of pcap/tcpdump trace files on UNIX-like OS. Its architecture includes a graphical interface for trace file editing, inspection, and analysis, with features like inspecting and filtering packets, editing packet headers, resizing packets, and defining trace areas.

Tags: PCAP, Packet Capture

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Detect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-detect-program-small-team): helps you spot attacks and unusual activity.
- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- Website: netdude.sourceforge.net

## 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).

## Netdude FAQ

### What is Netdude?

Netdude is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers PCAP and Packet Capture.

### What is the pricing for Netdude?

Netdude is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://netdude.sourceforge.net/.

### What are alternatives to Netdude?

Alternatives to Netdude listed on CybersecTools:

1. [ExtraHop Packet Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/extrahop-packet-forensics) - Continuous full packet capture and forensics for network investigations (Commercial)
2. [Packet Capture (cStor®)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/packet-capture-cstorr) - Lossless packet capture & analysis appliance at 10–200 Gbps line rate. (Commercial)
3. [Endace Full Packet Capture](https://cybersectools.com/tools/endace-full-packet-capture) - Full packet capture platform for network forensics and incident response. (Commercial)
4. [Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform) - Automated DFIR platform for rapid incident investigation and endpoint triage (Commercial)
5. [AhnLab A-FIRST 디지털 포렌식 서비스](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ahnlab-a-first-digital-forensics-service) - Digital forensics service for incident analysis and APT response (Commercial)

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

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

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

## Compare Netdude with similar solutions

- [Netdude vs ExtraHop Packet Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/compare/extrahop-packet-forensics-vs-netdude)
- [Netdude vs Packet Capture (cStor®)](https://cybersectools.com/compare/netdude-vs-packet-capture-cstorr)
- [Netdude vs Endace Full Packet Capture](https://cybersectools.com/compare/endace-full-packet-capture-vs-netdude)

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

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