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vnStat
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vnStat vs Santa
How do vnStat and Santa compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | vnStat | Santa |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Monitor network traffic on Linux and BSD from the console with vnStat, using interface statistics. | Authorize binary execution and file access on macOS with Santa, a system extension and policy tool. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux | macOS |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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