BruteShark

The premium Open Source alternative to Wireshark

🎯 Best for:Analyzing captured network traffic for sensitive data leaks

What is BruteShark?

A network forensic analysis tool that replaces manual packet inspection by automatically processing PCAP files. It extracts passwords, hashes, and DNS records, and visualizes network architecture to identify security vulnerabilities.

Tech Stack
C#VPN & Network

Why BruteShark?

  • Automated credential extraction
  • Visual network mapping
  • Reconstructs TCP sessions

Limitations

  • Windows-centric UI
  • Less granular than Wireshark
  • Requires PCAP input
1/13/2026
Last Update
357
Forks
38
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Wireshark)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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