# Sysdig Stratoshark

Sysdig Stratoshark is a Digital Forensics product by Sysdig. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

Cloud-native system call and audit log analysis tool based on Wireshark

Checked October 2026.

## What is Sysdig Stratoshark?

Sysdig Stratoshark is an open source tool that extends Wireshark's packet analysis capabilities to cloud-native environments. Built by the co-creators of Wireshark, it provides visibility into system calls and audit logs for cloud workloads.

The tool combines Wireshark's analysis interface with Falco's runtime security capabilities to enable troubleshooting and incident response in cloud environments. It supports introspection across hosts, containers, and cloud-native systems including Linux and Kubernetes deployments.

Stratoshark extends beyond traditional network packet analysis to include cloud platform audit logs through Falco Plugins. It supports analysis of data from AWS CloudTrail, Okta, and GitHub. The tool can process SCAP files for system-level analysis.

The project was donated to the Wireshark Foundation in May 2025 for long-term stewardship. It is available as an open source project with community support through Discord channels. Sysdig also offers Falco Feeds, which provides expert-written detection rules with professional support and SaaS infrastructure for organizations using Falco.

Tags: Cloud Native, Observability, Open Source, System Security, Kubernetes, Linux

## 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)
- Vendor: [Sysdig](https://cybersectools.com/companies/sysdig)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- Features: 7 listed
- Integrations: 4 listed
- Website: sysdig.com

The full feature and integration lists are on the page for signed-in visitors.

## 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).

## Sysdig Stratoshark FAQ

### What is Sysdig Stratoshark?

Sysdig Stratoshark is a product by Sysdig in the Digital Forensics category. It covers Cloud Native, Observability and Open Source.

### What is the pricing for Sysdig Stratoshark?

Sysdig Stratoshark is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://www.sysdig.com/opensource/stratoshark/.

### What are alternatives to Sysdig Stratoshark?

Alternatives to Sysdig Stratoshark listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Packet Capture (cStor®)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/packet-capture-cstorr) - Lossless packet capture & analysis appliance at 10–200 Gbps line rate. (Commercial)
2. [ExtraHop Packet Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/extrahop-packet-forensics) - Continuous full packet capture and forensics for network investigations (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. [SISA Compromise Assessment](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sisa-compromise-assessment) - Service that detects hidden breaches and indicators of compromise across IT environments (Commercial)
5. [Telesoft TDAC](https://cybersectools.com/tools/telesoft-tdac) (Commercial)

Compare all Sysdig Stratoshark alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/sysdig-stratoshark](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/sysdig-stratoshark)

### What deployment and organization size does Sysdig Stratoshark fit?

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

## Compare Sysdig Stratoshark with similar solutions

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

All alternatives to Sysdig Stratoshark: [/alternatives/sysdig-stratoshark](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/sysdig-stratoshark)

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