Feature Comparison for TamoSoft Network Monitoring Products

As TamoSoft makes several products related to network monitoring, users are sometimes confused as to which product(s) best meets their needs. In brief, you should select the CommView product line if need to monitor the network on a low level (down to the individual packets), troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, solve security problems, or perform any other tasks that require a network analyzer/protocol decoder. You should select NetResident to monitor high-level network events and view content, such as viewed Web pages, sent/received e-mails, or VoIP conversations. You should select CommTraffic if you're interested in monitoring network utilization and traffic volume (per user, per service, per port, etc.) and need over-time utilization reports.

The table below will help you understand the similarities and distinctions between our products.

Feature/Product CommView CommView for WiFi NetResident CommTraffic Promiscuous monitoring in wired networks Yes No Yes Yes Promiscuous monitoring in wireless 802.11 networks No, non-promiscuous only Yes No, non-promiscuous only No, non-promiscuous only Runs as a system service No No Yes Yes Can display, decode, or log individual packets Yes Yes No No Can import capture files from 3rd party products or CommView Yes Yes Yes No Can be used to "inject" packets Yes Yes No No Can display data sessions (viewed Web pages, sent or received e-mails, etc.) Yes Yes Yes No Can automatically store and retrieve data sessions using a database No No Yes No Can automatically store and retrieve extended network utilization stats using a database No No No Yes Can use remote monitoring agents Yes, CommView Remote Agent Yes, CommView Remote Agent for WiFi No Yes, console and service can run on different PCs