TCP Viewer alternatives
TCP Viewer is a native macOS packet capture and analysis app. Use these pages to compare it with other network tools.
| TCP Viewer comparison | Best place to start |
|---|---|
| Wireshark | You want a native Mac workflow and need to compare it with Wireshark's broader, cross-platform analysis toolkit. |
| mitmproxy | You need to decide between packet analysis and an intercepting HTTP or HTTPS proxy. |
| tcpdump | You are comparing a visual Mac app with a terminal-first packet capture tool. |
| TShark | You want Wireshark-compatible analysis and need to choose between a graphical app and scripted terminal output. |
| Packet | You are comparing two Mac-first packet capture experiences. |
| Cocoa Packet Analyzer | You want a native Mac analyzer for live traffic or saved capture files. |
TCP Viewer is built for visual packet investigation on Apple silicon Macs. Choose another tool when you need cross-platform support, a headless command, or an intercepting proxy.