Catalog comparison
ArcherySecWireshark
Side-by-side facts from the TestGuild Tool Matcher catalog. Empty cells mean the catalog does not list that attribute — not that the product lacks it.
Open-source Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and vulnerability management platform that integrates 80+ commercial and open-source scanners. Consolidates web (DAST), static (SAST), infrastructure, and cloud scan results, correlates findings, reduces false positives, and supports shift-left DevSecOps via archerysec-cli, REST APIs, and Jira ticketing.
The world's leading network protocol analyzer. Wireshark lets you dive deep into your network traffic - free and open source. Used by millions worldwide for network analysis, security testing, and penetration testing.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
ArcherySec
Security
Wireshark
Security
Primary capability
ArcherySec
Security
Wireshark
Security
License and pricing
ArcherySec
free · open source
Wireshark
free · open source
Free trial
ArcherySec
No
Wireshark
No
Complexity
ArcherySec
intermediate
Wireshark
intermediate
Team fit
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
Wireshark
enterprise, large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
Wireshark
C, C++, Lua, Python, Shell
Supported platforms
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
Wireshark
CLI, Linux, macOS, UNIX, Windows
MCP server
ArcherySec
No
Wireshark
No
Key features (catalog)
ArcherySec
Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more
Wireshark
Advanced filtering and search, Color coding and highlighting, Command-line interface (tshark), Conversation analysis, Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux), Custom protocol dissectors, Deep packet inspection, Endpoint analysis, Expert information system, Export capabilities (PCAP, CSV, XML) +17 more
Limitations (catalog)
ArcherySec
Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites
Wireshark
Limited to network layer analysis, May capture sensitive data requiring careful handling, May miss encrypted traffic content, No automated security testing capabilities, No built-in vulnerability scanning, Requires expertise to interpret results, Requires network administration privileges, Resource intensive for high-volume traffic +1 more
| Attribute | ArcherySec | Wireshark |
|---|---|---|
| Primary testing surface | Security | Security |
| Primary capability | Security | Security |
| License and pricing | free · open source | free · open source |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Complexity | intermediate | intermediate |
| Team fit | large, medium, small | enterprise, large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | CLI, Python, REST API | C, C++, Lua, Python, Shell |
| Supported platforms | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web | CLI, Linux, macOS, UNIX, Windows |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC), archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning, Authenticated web scanning and Selenium-based application coverage, Consolidated vulnerability management for web, network, and cloud scans, Dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) scan dashboards, Finding correlation and false-positive reduction, Infrastructure and network scan result consolidation, Integration with 80+ commercial and open-source security tools, Jira ticketing system integration, Open-source community-driven project +4 more | Advanced filtering and search, Color coding and highlighting, Command-line interface (tshark), Conversation analysis, Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux), Custom protocol dissectors, Deep packet inspection, Endpoint analysis, Expert information system, Export capabilities (PCAP, CSV, XML) +17 more |
| Limitations (catalog) | Feature depth depends on which scanner connectors you configure, Learning curve for orchestration, correlation, and project workflows, Requires connecting and operating upstream scanners for full value, Self-hosted deployment needs infrastructure and maintenance, Website and documentation can feel less polished than commercial ASOC suites | Limited to network layer analysis, May capture sensitive data requiring careful handling, May miss encrypted traffic content, No automated security testing capabilities, No built-in vulnerability scanning, Requires expertise to interpret results, Requires network administration privileges, Resource intensive for high-volume traffic +1 more |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
Consider ArcherySec if…
- you need coverage for api, ci/cd, cloud, docker
- your team writes tests in CLI, REST API
- you care about Application Security Orchestration and Correlation (ASOC) and archerysec-cli for CI/CD shift-left scanning
Consider Wireshark if…
- you need coverage for CLI, macOS, UNIX, Windows
- your team writes tests in C, C++, Lua, Shell
- you care about Advanced filtering and search and Color coding and highlighting
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the ArcherySec and Wireshark websites.
- Trial both tools against a real slice of your application, not a demo site.
- Verify the exact browser, device, or OS matrix you must support.