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BloodHound vs Wireshark

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

BloodHound

8.0
Security & Privacy

Six Degrees of Domain Admin

Wireshark

9.0
Developer Tools

Network protocol analyzer

Metric BloodHound Wireshark
Category Security & Privacy Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 9.0
30-day Installs 68 4.5K
90-day Installs 167 12.8K
365-day Installs 866 47.8K
Version 4.3.1 4.6.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 10.6K 9.1K
GitHub Forks 1.8K 2.1K
Open Issues 94 2
License GPL-3.0 GPL-2.0
Language PowerShell C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 14, 2013

Reviews

BloodHound

BloodHound is a powerful tool for analyzing Active Directory relationships, helping users map out domain admin access paths. It's designed for security professionals and red teamers to understand and exploit domain permissions.

BloodHound analyzes Active Directory to map out potential attack paths and relationships within a network.

Pros

  • + Powerful and effective for AD analysis and attack path mapping
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and improvements
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0, fostering community contributions

Cons

  • - Name confusion with unrelated projects may cause misinformation
  • - Manual updates required as auto-updates are not supported

Wireshark

Wireshark is a powerful network protocol analyzer used for debugging and analyzing network traffic. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers both graphical and command-line interfaces, making it a versatile tool for developers and network administrators.

Wireshark captures and analyzes network traffic in real-time, providing detailed insights into data packets and network behavior.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Extensive protocol support and deep packet inspection
  • + Active development and community support
  • + User-friendly graphical interface
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Real-time network monitoring
  • + Scripting and automation capabilities

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Can be resource-intensive for large captures