Xplico
Open Source Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT).
Overview
The goal of Xplico is to extract from an internet traffic capture the applications data contained. For example, from a pcap file Xplico extracts each email (POP, IMAP, and SMTP protocols), all HTTP contents, each VoIP call (SIP), FTP, TFTP, and so on. Xplico is not a network protocol analyzer. Xplico is an open source Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT).
✨ Key Features
- Extraction of application data from network traffic
- Support for various protocols (HTTP, SIP, IMAP, POP, SMTP, etc.)
- Port Independent Protocol Identification (PIPI)
- Web-based user interface
- Multi-user support
- Output to SQLite or MySQL database
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on application data reconstruction
- Web-based interface for analysis
- Port Independent Protocol Identification
Unique Value: Provides a user-friendly web interface for reconstructing and analyzing application-layer data from network captures.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Reconstructing web pages from network traffic
- Extracting emails and attachments from PCAP files
- Analyzing VoIP calls
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- In-depth protocol analysis (better suited for Wireshark)
- Real-time intrusion detection
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to tools like Wireshark that focus on individual packets, Xplico is designed to reassemble and present the complete application data, such as web pages and emails.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Full functionality, no limits.
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