USBPcap is an open-source USB sniffer for Windows.
Publisher’s description
What is USBPcap?
USBPcap is an open-source network tool program for Windows from desowin. It ranks 23rd by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,078 times. The source code on GitHub (desowin/usbpcap) has 1,148 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and iPerf3.
Project description on GitHub: “USB packet capture for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: USBPcap is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is USBPcap safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
87A7EDF9BBBCF07B5F4373D9A192A6770D2FF3ADD7AA1E276E82E38582CCB622· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.4.0Latest | February 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id desowin.USBPcap -echoco install usbpcap -yUSBPcapSetup-1.5.4.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- desowin
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- GPLv2/BSD 2-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/desowin/usbpcap
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.5.4.0
- Released
- February 12, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 12, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,078
- GitHub stars
- 1,148
- GitHub forks
- 200
- winget ID
- desowin.USBPcap
- Chocolatey package
- usbpcap
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to USBPcap
See all ›-
Open source6.6M ↓ -
Proprietary1.1M ↓ -
Open source1.5M ↓ -
Nmap7.80Nmap ("Network Mapper") is a free and open source utility for network discovery and security auditing.Open source897.9K ↓ -
Open source170.3K ↓ -
simplewall3.8.7Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.Open source44.3K ↓ -
Yggdrasil Network0.5.15The Yggdrasil network is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network that aims to create a more resilient and private internet infrastructure.Open source65.4K ↓ -
Speedtest by Ookla1.15.200.001The definitive way to test the speed and performance of your internet connection.Proprietary745.5K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is USBPcap free?
Yes. USBPcap is open-source software under the GPLv2/BSD 2-Clause licence.
Is USBPcap safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install USBPcap with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can USBPcap be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does USBPcap run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to USBPcap?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, iPerf3, Nmap and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
