--- description: Detailed reviews on Wireshark based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Wireshark with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Wireshark Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Network Monitoring Software](/directory/480/network-monitoring/software) > [Wireshark](/software/2027347/wireshark) # Wireshark Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2027347/wireshark Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2027347/wireshark?page=2) > Wireshark is a network monitoring software designed to help commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions capture and analyze network traffic across various communication channels. It lets IT teams read live data from various types of networks. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 51 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 51 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Wireshark ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Wireshark is available to users for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Bandwidth Monitoring - Compliance Management - Configuration Management - Dashboard Software - Data Visualization Software - IP Address Monitoring - IT, Server & Network Monitoring Software - Monitoring - Network Analysis - Network Monitoring Software - Performance Metrics - Real-Time Monitoring - Remote Monitoring & Management - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - SSL Security - Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/480/network-monitoring/software) ## Related Categories - [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/480/network-monitoring/software) - [IT, Server & Network Monitoring Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/652/it-server-network-monitoring/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Although it is an open-source product, its quality and performance have never been compromised. > > **Cons**: Sometimes I have found that the user interface isn't the easiest to use. It can appear quite jarring at time. > > We have thoroughly enjoyed using the tool, which has provided great value, as we haven't had to purchase a paid-for license software model. We can capture all our network traffic, analysis all the packets without worrying about losing any of this visibility. ----- ### "Wireshark Review" — 5.0/5 > **Natale** | *May 13, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The amount of data that it captures and how it is listed is extremely helpful. > > **Cons**: None, the program does exactly what it says it will very well. > > I've used Wireshark to troubleshoot all sorts of network problems through the years and it continues to be an excellent resource for specific situations. ----- ### "Packet Capturing" — 4.0/5 > **Amitabh** | *October 24, 2024* | Individual & Family Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Gives wide view for network and packet analysis 2. With proper timestamp we can easily verify bugs , packet entry and ethernet packets. > > **Cons**: Data format is required for capturing , UI is not much user friendly. > > To analyse the ethernet packet completly with proper protocol details to troubleshoot the issue. ----- ### "Great tool for Network Troubleshooting" — 4.0/5 > **Prashant** | *March 9, 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It’s free, powerful, and helps me quickly find network issues with deep packet inspection. > > **Cons**: for beginner the interface is quite confusing ----- ### "Wireshark Tool Review" — 5.0/5 > **Julian** | *April 15, 2025* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Wireshark is a good network tool that lets you see in real-time network traffic and things such as packet loss and transmission. It is helpful if you know what you are looking for. > > **Cons**: If you do not know the capabilities of Wireshark and its configurations it could add an exploitable breach to your device, especially servers. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2027347/wireshark?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2027347/wireshark) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data