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Put two or three cybersecurity products side by side and see how they differ on deployment, pricing, features, integrations and compliance.
| Product | Wireshark by Wireshark View product | Private Internet Access Business View product |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| What it is | Wireshark: deep packet inspection, thousands of protocol dissectors and live packet capture. Built for network troubleshooting. Compare Network Security alternatives. | Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives. |
| Product type | Open-Source Graphical Network Protocol Analyzer | Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access Network |
| Best for | Cross-industry, Cybersecurity, Networking, Education, Defense, Technology, Government, Financial Services | Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, Legal |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Contact Vendor | Contact Vendor |
| Free trial | Free trial: yes | Free trial: yes |
| Deployment | ||
| Deployment options | Cloud | SaaSCloud |
| Deployment details | Desktop Software / Local Application; Desktop Application (Windows, macOS, Linux) | Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business Gateways |
| Data residency | Local machine | Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC) |
| Key features | ||
| What it offers |
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| Platform & access | ||
| API access | API access: yes | API access: no |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | SSO: no | SSO: yes |
| Role-based access (RBAC) | RBAC: no | RBAC: yes |
| Multi-tenant | Multi-tenant: no | Multi-tenant: yes |
| Mobile app | Mobile app: no | Mobile app: yes |
| Supported platforms | Physical EthernetWi-FiBluetoothVirtual switches | Remote LaptopsMobile DevicesCorporate Cloud ResourcesBranch Offices |
| Compliance | GNU GPLv2Academic & forensic standard | GDPRNo-Logs Certified (Independent Security Audits) |
| Integrations & coverage | ||
| Integrations | NpcaplibpcapWinPcapLua scripting plugins | Microsoft WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidChrome Extension |
| Industries | Cross-industryCybersecurityNetworkingEducationDefenseTechnology+2 more | Small & Mid-Sized BusinessesRemote TeamsIT ServicesMarketingLegal |
| Regions | Global | Global |
| Vendor | ||
| Company | Wireshark | Private Internet Access |
| Headquarters | Global Open Source Project | United States |
| Company size | 1-10 | 500+ |
| Founded | 1998 | 2010 |
Overview
What it is
Wireshark
Wireshark: deep packet inspection, thousands of protocol dissectors and live packet capture. Built for network troubleshooting. Compare Network Security alternatives.Private Internet Access Business
Private Internet Access Business offers cross-platform apps and centralized admin console. Use it for encrypted business remote access. See VPN alternatives.Product type
Wireshark
Open-Source Graphical Network Protocol AnalyzerPrivate Internet Access Business
Enterprise Cloud Business VPN & Secure Remote Access NetworkBest for
Wireshark
Cross-industry, Cybersecurity, Networking, Education, Defense, Technology, Government, Financial ServicesPrivate Internet Access Business
Small & Mid-Sized Businesses, Remote Teams, IT Services, Marketing, LegalPricing
Pricing model
Wireshark
Contact VendorPrivate Internet Access Business
Contact VendorFree trial
Wireshark
Free trial: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
Free trial: yesDeployment
Deployment options
Wireshark
Private Internet Access Business
Deployment details
Wireshark
Desktop Software / Local Application; Desktop Application (Windows, macOS, Linux)Private Internet Access Business
Cloud SaaS; Client App; Cloud SaaS; Client App; Dedicated Business GatewaysData residency
Wireshark
Local machinePrivate Internet Access Business
Global Server Network (United States, Europe, APAC)Key features
What it offers
Wireshark
- Deep packet inspection
- Thousands of protocol dissectors
- Live packet capture
- Powerful display and capture filters
- VoIP analysis
- TCP stream reconstruction
- Customizable coloring rules
- Network troubleshooting
Private Internet Access Business
- Dedicated corporate static IPs
- WireGuard and OpenVPN encryption
- Strict court-proven no-logs architecture
- Centralized admin console
- Cross-platform apps
- Encrypted business remote access
- Dedicated company IP allowlisting
- Public Wi-Fi security protection
Platform & access
API access
Wireshark
API access: yesPrivate Internet Access Business
API access: noSingle sign-on (SSO)
Wireshark
SSO: noPrivate Internet Access Business
SSO: yesRole-based access (RBAC)
Wireshark
RBAC: noPrivate Internet Access Business
RBAC: yesMulti-tenant
Wireshark
Multi-tenant: noPrivate Internet Access Business
Multi-tenant: yesMobile app
Wireshark
Mobile app: noPrivate Internet Access Business
Mobile app: yesSupported platforms
Wireshark
Private Internet Access Business
Compliance
Wireshark
Private Internet Access Business
Integrations & coverage
Integrations
Wireshark
Private Internet Access Business
Industries
Wireshark
Private Internet Access Business
Regions
Wireshark
Private Internet Access Business
Vendor
Company
Wireshark
WiresharkPrivate Internet Access Business
Private Internet AccessHeadquarters
Wireshark
Global Open Source ProjectPrivate Internet Access Business
United StatesCompany size
Wireshark
1-10Private Internet Access Business
500+Founded
Wireshark
1998Private Internet Access Business
2010