GL PacketScan vs Malcolm
| GL PacketScan | Malcolm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Live capture | — | Yes |
| Offline trace analysis | — | Yes |
| Display filters | — | Yes |
| Capture file formats | — | PCAP, PCAPNG |
| Command-line capture | — | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | Linux, Windows, macOS, web browser, REST API |
Both are listed in Best Network Packet Capture Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Malcolm scores higher on our published basis.