This software is a console-based network traffic monitoring tool that logs daily and monthly network traffic for a selected interface.
One of the best things about vnStat is that it's open-source/GPL'ed, and it can be installed in "single" and "root" mode. The README contains detailed installation instructions, so you shouldn't encounter any issues during the setup process. If you have any feedback for the developer, you can send comments via email (make sure to remove the spam filter) or try contacting them on IRC (Vergo @ IRCNet). To stay updated about new versions of vnStat, subscribe to the vnStat list at freshmeat.net. There's also a discussion forum available for comments, suggestions, or support.
As a software developer, I found that vnStat is an ideal choice for network traffic monitoring. Before discovering vnStat, I had used mrtg for a while, but it didn't provide exact figures for daily traffic. I then tested ntop, but its range of features was too extensive for my requirements. I later came across darkstat, which was a stable and compact packet sniffer. However, I noticed that it wasn't suitable for my needs, especially when the network traffic exceeded 10MB/s. Since I was looking for a simple, lightweight tool that could handle high traffic levels and didn't require root permissions, I decided to develop vnStat myself. Overall, it's a great choice for anyone who needs a reliable network traffic monitor.
Version 1.9: N/A