Serial Port Monitor

Serial Port Monitor

Electronic Team, Inc.
Virtual Serial Port Driver

Virtual Serial Port Driver

Electronic Team, Inc.
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About

Serial Port Monitor is a professional software application that allows reading and recording serial data going through your computer’s serial ports. The program is a big help for those who develop and debug software and hardware solutions that use COM ports for serial data transfer. RS232 Port Monitor comes with a slew of powerful features, including advanced filtering and search options, built-in terminal, convenient data visualizers, the ability to record serial communication data to a file, and more. The software has a streamlined and user-friendly interface and doesn’t require any programming skills. There are Professional and Company editions of Serial Port Monitor. When using the software in terminal mode, you can emulate sending some special commands to the monitored port as though they were sent from a monitored application. This way you get the ability to check the reaction of the COM port and device connected to it.

About

Virtual Serial Port Driver is a system utility by Electronic Team that emulates a serial port and pairs it with another virtual serial port via a virtual null modem cable. All ports created with the help of the software completely emulate serial port settings exactly like real ones, and support HandFlow control and signal lines. This makes virtual serial ports visible to an operating system, which recognizes them as “standard” hardware serial ports. All data sent to one virtual COM port immediately appears in the other one and vice versa. Once a virtual serial port pair is created, users can find the ports in Device manager. They are available for use on system startup, even before logging in to the system. Users developing their own applications can integrate a Virtual Serial Port Driver (DLL, ActiveX, or Core level usage) into their software to create and manage virtual COM ports directly from it.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Users and companies in need of a serial port monitoring tool

Audience

Developers, Software engineers, QA engineers

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$199 one-time payment
Company License - $999
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$89.95
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.5 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.8 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Excellent visibility into serial port communications and data traffic. Very useful for debugging Arduino, embedded systems, and USB-to-serial devices. Helps quickly identify baud rate, data formatting, and communication issues.
  • Serial Port Monitor is a highly convenient and effective tool that delivers exactly what it promises. It’s easy to use, even for those without deep programming knowledge, yet powerful enough for professional workflows. The ability to read, record, and analyze serial data in real time is extremely valuable, especially for debugging and development tasks involving COM ports. The built-in terminal and data visualization features stand out, making it simple to interpret communication streams without needing additional tools. Advanced filtering and search options also save a lot of time when working with large volumes of data. Overall, it offers great value for money, particularly considering the breadth of features included.
  • Although I don't have much experience with similar software, I was impressed by Serial Port Monitor right after launching it for the first time. I found the controls intuitive and was immediately able to monitor communication between the computer and BMS.
  • Top software, very easy to use and offers tons of possibilities. I stumbled upon this program by chance and I'm totally thrilled.
  • Effective debugging tool for serial communication with Arduino boards, GPS modules, USB-to-serial adapters, and other DIY hardware. Real-time data monitoring helps spot issues like mismatched baud rates, protocol errors, and unexpected device behavior. Useful for firmware testing, allowing verification of expected data during uploads and troubleshooting firmware/configuration issues. Logging functionality lets you capture serial traffic for later review, making it easier to analyze long test sessions and identify patterns. Educational value, helping you better understand serial protocols, message structures, timing, and device handshakes through hands-on observation. Great for learning and experimenting, including reverse-engineering communication on vintage or hobby devices.

Cons

  • No significant issues encountered during my use. The interface feels somewhat dated, but functionality remains excellent.
  • While the functionality is strong, the design and user interface could benefit from modernization. Compared to current software standards, some elements feel slightly outdated. Improving the visual appeal and user experience would make the tool even more attractive, especially for new users who expect more polished interfaces today.
  • I haven't found any downsides to Serial Port Monitor. Maybe the price, but that's relative, because the pros clearly outweigh the cons.
  • Unfortunately, the software is a bit expensive, but I'm considering spending the money on it anyway.
  • Focused use case — primarily valuable for those working with serial devices and microcontrollers, not general-purpose debugging.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Easy to install and configure. Reliable performance with GPS/NMEA data sharing between multiple applications. Excellent technical support and clear communication.
  • Fast and user friendly. Very easy to install and configure the required options.
  • The product installed in a matter of seconds, and the serial ports I configured were immediately available without so much as a reboot. The connection is stable and ultra-fast. Integration with Device Manager is perfect. I'm using only a fraction of the features this product offers as a virtual nullmodem cable is all I need.
  • Clear interface, even for those with little experience! Fast and easy setup! 100% reliable, so I'm confident I won't have any other setup issues!

Cons

  • Absolutely none on installing and setup. We are remote sailing and run nav systems on a NUC computer. If this computer failed could we transfer licence to spare computer?
  • License is applicable only for once. A limit of users with single license would be more helpful.
  • The user interface could be improved in the area of accessibility for blind users, but for my very basic configuration of just a single pair of serial ports without any bells and whistles, I didn't run into anything serious.
  • I haven't found any at the moment in the features I'm using!

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Electronic Team, Inc.
Founded: 2001
USA
www.electronic.us/products/serial-port-monitor/

Company Information

Electronic Team, Inc.
United States
www.virtual-serial-port.org

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