Catalog comparison
WiresharkArcherySec
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.
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.
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.
At a glance
Primary testing surface
Wireshark
Security
ArcherySec
Security
Primary capability
Wireshark
Security
ArcherySec
Security
License and pricing
Wireshark
free · open source
ArcherySec
free · open source
Free trial
Wireshark
No
ArcherySec
No
Complexity
Wireshark
intermediate
ArcherySec
intermediate
Team fit
Wireshark
enterprise, large, medium, small
ArcherySec
large, medium, small
Test authoring languages
Wireshark
C, C++, Lua, Python, Shell
ArcherySec
CLI, Python, REST API
Supported platforms
Wireshark
CLI, Linux, macOS, UNIX, Windows
ArcherySec
api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web
MCP server
Wireshark
No
ArcherySec
No
Key features (catalog)
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
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
Limitations (catalog)
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
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
| Attribute | Wireshark | ArcherySec |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | enterprise, large, medium, small | large, medium, small |
| Test authoring languages | C, C++, Lua, Python, Shell | CLI, Python, REST API |
| Supported platforms | CLI, Linux, macOS, UNIX, Windows | api, ci/cd, cloud, docker, linux, network, on-premises, self-managed, web |
| MCP server | No | No |
| Key features (catalog) | 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 | 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 |
| Limitations (catalog) | 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 | 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 |
How the trade-offs apply to your team
Guidance below is inferred only from catalog differences. It is not a winner pick.
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
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
Questions to verify before choosing
- Confirm current pricing and packaging on the Wireshark and ArcherySec 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.