Cloudflare’s speed test doesn’t just throw numbers at you; it feels like a quiet diagnostic pulse check for your entire network.

Built on Cloudflare’s global edge network, it measures download, upload, latency, jitter, and packet loss with a kind of clinical precision. And yet, there’s a strange comfort in it — a sense of “okay, show me what I’m really working with today.”

If you’re the kind of person who likes transparency, privacy‑respecting tools, and clean, no‑nonsense interfaces, this one hits the spot. Just be mindful: a full test can chew through up to 200MB of data.

Sometimes, the simplest tools are the ones that make you feel the most in control.

Wireshark is the world’s foremost network protocol analyzer. It lets you see what’s happening on your network at a microscopic level and is widely used across industries and educational institutions.

🔍 Deep inspection of hundreds of protocols (with more added continuously)

⚡ Live capture and offline analysis

🖥️ Standard three‑pane packet browser for clarity

📂 Supports numerous capture file formats (tcpdump, Pcap NG, Sniffer®, and more)

🔒 Decryption support for many protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS, WEP, WPA/WPA2, etc.)

🎨 Powerful display filters for quick, intuitive analysis

📊 Rich VoIP analysis and export options (XML, CSV, plain text)

🤝 Community‑driven, open‑source project thriving since 1998

Perfect for: Network professionals, students, and security experts who need detailed visibility into network traffic.

Sniffnet is a free, open‑source network monitoring tool that helps you easily keep track of your Internet traffic. It combines technical depth with a user‑friendly interface, making network inspection accessible to everyone.

🔍 Gather detailed statistics on your network activity

📊 Inspect traffic in real time with intuitive visualizations

⚡ Lightweight and efficient, designed for everyday use

🖥️ Cross‑platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)

🎨 Clean, modern interface focused on usability

🤝 Community‑driven, open‑source project with active development

Perfect for: Users who want to monitor, analyze, and understand their Internet traffic without complex tools.