# Tracexy for Mac

> Packet analysis organised by app and session.

Tracexy captures live traffic or opens PCAP and PCAPNG files and groups packets by app, domain and session, with decoded layers, timing and raw bytes alongside. The Community edition is free and open source, and Pro is a one-time licence.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Rockxy LLC
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://rockxy.io/tracexy
- Homebrew cask: tracexy
- Source code: https://github.com/RockxyApp/Tracexy
- License: AGPL-3.0
- GitHub stars: 228
- Last commit: 2026-10-08
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/tracexy/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask tracexy
```

## Questions

### Is Tracexy free?

Tracexy is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Tracexy for Mac?

Download Tracexy from the developer's website (rockxy.io) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Tracexy from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask tracexy`.

### What are good alternatives to Tracexy?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are Proxyman (free + pro), Rockxy (free + pro), Zed (open source) and Ghostty (open source).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [Proxyman](https://macworthy.com/apps/proxyman/): Inspect every HTTP request, beautifully. (Free + Pro)
- [Rockxy](https://macworthy.com/apps/rockxy/): An open-source HTTP and HTTPS debugging proxy. (Free + Pro)
- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (Open source)
- [OrbStack](https://macworthy.com/apps/orbstack/): Docker and Linux machines, light as a feather. (Free + Pro)
- [Warp](https://macworthy.com/apps/warp/): The terminal, reimagined around blocks and agents. (Free + Pro)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Nova](https://macworthy.com/apps/nova/): Panic's beautiful, extensible code editor. (Subscription)

Tags: network, packet capture, debugging