oryx

The premium Open Source alternative to Wireshark

🎯 Best for:Low-overhead network monitoring on Linux servers.

What is oryx?

A terminal-based alternative to Wireshark for Linux systems. It leverages eBPF for high-performance packet capture and real-time traffic visualization without significant CPU overhead.

Tech Stack
RustVPN & Network

Why oryx?

  • Extremely low CPU usage
  • Real-time traffic visualization
  • No GUI dependencies

Limitations

  • Linux only
  • Requires root privileges
  • CLI learning curve
3/5/2026
Last Update
68
Forks
5
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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