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We performed a comparison between LinkSprinter and Wireshark based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Troubleshooting solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed LinkSprinter vs. Wireshark Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The solution provides switch port and VLAN information.""The tool fits in your pocket, so it's easy to carry and you don't have to have a big bag of tools."

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"Packet-capture files can be hard to use due to their size. Wireshark has a tool called tshark that can parse the files with out opening them so that you can take large captures, say 2-10GB, and return only relevant information.""It is a stable product. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.""The solution is easy to install and use.""The feature to incorporate Voice over IP (VoIP) incidents into network traffic analysis is valuable. Capturing voice or SIP communication allows for examination of interactions between SIP clients and SIP servers. This helps the team investigate or analyze issues related to call center servers and operators.""The transmission and reception issues are valuable.""The options that are required to get the details for the packet drops are good.""I have found the most valuable feature you can design your sniffer the way you want to.""I use the filters very often, to determine what type of traffic I am looking for. The use of filter allows traffic to be segmented so that a value can be looked at individually apart from the other traffic."

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Cons
"The solution should improve cable testing.""They could make it easier to set up originally, because the initial setup can be quite hit and miss."

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"Wireshark is restricted when any sort of encryption is involved, such as XSL encryption or DLX.""It would be better if they offered a hybrid version like My Cloud Control.""In the future, it would be nice to see color coding. It is just black and white.""Whenever we select one of the packets, in terms of the number of bytes, for example, there are three planes, and in the detailed plane, I have to count the number of bytes manually.""I wish the filters were a little bit more prepopulated.""Big trace files (more than 1,000,000 packets) can be slow, but then you can use "TraceWrangler" (also free) to help with slicing and dicing the data.""The system could be improved upon by adding a better and more powerful data processing engine.""We'd like to be able to extract the output into an Excel table."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "You pay for the device, but you don't have to pay for the app."
  • "The product is a little bit overpriced."
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  • "It's a stand-alone tool. If there is a commercial license for it I am unaware of it."
  • "It is free to download and install. It runs on multiple platforms, so how can you go wrong?"
  • "It's free."
  • "This is an open-source product that can be used free of charge."
  • "It is free."
  • "Wireshark is free software, so you don't have to pay any licensing fee. Individual people can use it and then donate to Wireshark."
  • "Wireshark is free software, so you can download it and use it for free with no licensing fees."
  • "I am using the free version of this solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution provides switch port and VLAN information.
    Top Answer:The product is a little bit overpriced. It probably needs to be 10 to 20 percent cheaper.
    Top Answer:The solution should improve cable testing.
    Top Answer:The session-level filtering features are valuable.
    Top Answer:The decryption of encrypted packets could be better.
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    Overview

    The LinkSprinter Pocket Network Tester verifies the functionality of copper Ethernet links and identifies errors in less than 10 seconds. The tester reveals network connectivity status and port information while ensuring documentation for every link. The comprehensive AutoTester measures PoE voltage, performs a switch test, and confirms the DHCP server is running and responsive. The tester also verifies gateway/router, internal IP service, and cloud reachability. When paired with the secure Link-Live Cloud Service, the Network Tester automatically uploads results and allows annotation of results enabling job supervisors to easily manage the progress of deployment and troubleshooting tasks assigned to their team.

    Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer.
    Sample Customers
    Cisco, Marriott, Sands Expo, Valparaiso University, Memorial Hermann Health Care System, Mount Sinai, Cox Enterprises, George Washington University, University of Iowa.
    Comversion, ADP, Talbots
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Healthcare Company16%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    University10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Educational Organization11%
    University11%
    Government10%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise53%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise41%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
    Buyer's Guide
    LinkSprinter vs. Wireshark
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about LinkSprinter vs. Wireshark and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    LinkSprinter is ranked 7th in Network Troubleshooting with 3 reviews while Wireshark is ranked 3rd in Network Troubleshooting with 61 reviews. LinkSprinter is rated 9.0, while Wireshark is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of LinkSprinter writes "A small, convenient tool that is very stable, but needs to have a longer battery life". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Wireshark writes "User-friendly with an easy setup and a nice interface". LinkSprinter is most compared with LinkRunner and NetAlly EtherScope nXG, whereas Wireshark is most compared with Zabbix, Nagios XI, SolarWinds NPM, ClearSight Analyzer and Colasoft Capsa. See our LinkSprinter vs. Wireshark report.

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