# Sniffnet privacy rating

Desktop application for monitoring network traffic, showing connections, hosts, applications and data usage in real time, with filters, charts and notifications.

## Summary

Sniffnet scores 100 out of 100 (grade A) on the network analysis criteria. It meets 4 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit.

- Website: https://sniffnet.app
- Source code: https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet
- License: Apache-2.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Network analysis](https://privacyratings.com/network-analysis/)
- Grade: A (100/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Dual-licensed under MIT or Apache-2.0. | https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet/blob/main/LICENSE-MIT |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and the website loads no third-party trackers. | https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded through GitHub Sponsors, Patreon and PayPal donations, with no ads. | https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet/blob/main/.github/FUNDING.yml |
| Independent audit | Yes | Full audit report by Radically Open Security, funded through the NGI programme. | https://github.com/GyulyVGC/sniffnet/blob/main/resources/audits/security_1.pdf |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/network-analysis/sniffnet/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/network-analysis/sniffnet.md