netcat vs Ettercap : Which is Better?

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netcat

Netcat (nc) is a computer networking utility for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. Netcat is designed to be a dependable back-end that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts. Developed by GNU

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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Ettercap

Ettercap is a comprehensive suite for man in the middle attacks.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

netcat VS Ettercap Feature comparision

Feature netcat Ettercap
Peer-To-Peer
Network Monitoring
Network Tools
Networking
Tunnel
Detailed packet analysis
Support for Android Things
Network usage history
Portable
Sniffer
Sockets
Based on Ubuntu
Data transfer
Software as a Service
Chat
Jailbreak required
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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