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Announcing Sniffnet 1.4 — a powerful yet intuitive network monitoring tool
r/SideProject
6/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniffnet | https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet | Network Monitoring | Free, open-source, cross-platform, intuitive UI, faster than Wireshark, PCAP import, traffic analysis by hosts/countries/providers/protocols |
| Wireshark | Not provided | Network Monitoring | Complex UI, slower processing speed (comparison benchmark) |
| iptraf | Not provided | Network Monitoring | Less intuitive than Sniffnet |
| SIGNL4 | Not provided | Mobile Alerting | Suggested for integration with Sniffnet for notifications |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Complexity of existing network monitoring tools like Wireshark
- Difficulty in packaging software for Linux distributions
- Installation issues on Windows (missing wpcap.dll)
- Lack of filtering options in overview page
- Need for webUI for headless servers
- Uncertainty about practical applications for beginners
Problems to Solve:
- Making network monitoring accessible to non-experts
- Troubleshooting network issues
- Performing network forensics
- Gathering internet traffic statistics
- Receiving alerts for network events
- Running monitoring on headless servers
Potential Solutions:
- Sniffnet's intuitive interface design
- Providing clear installation guides (e.g., for Windows Npcap requirement)
- Adding notification features (email/webhook integration suggested)
- Developing webUI for headless environments (planned)
- Educational resources for beginners on use cases
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Open-source development with community contributions
- EU funding support for sustainability
- Performance benchmarking against competitors (2x faster than Wireshark)
Marketing & Acquisition:
- GitHub popularity as validation
- Sharing project journey (academic to funded)
- Cross-platform availability
- Demonstrating capabilities via video
- Blog posts for release announcements
Monetization & Product:
- Free pricing model (open-source)
- Focus on user-friendliness as product-market fit
- Feature development based on user feedback (PCAP import added)
- Security audits to build trust
User Engagement:
- Active Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) engagement
- GitHub issue tracking for feature requests
- Providing design process transparency (logo case study)
- Addressing installation issues promptly
- Educational explanations for beginners