NTttcp

A Microsoft command-line tool for benchmarking network throughput on Windows.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsCommand line
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About NTttcp

NTttcp is a Windows network throughput benchmark tool from Microsoft. You run it on two machines to measure how much data a connection can carry, which helps when checking network adapters, links or virtual machine networking.

Prebuilt binaries are published in the repository's releases, or you can build it with Visual Studio. It suits administrators and engineers testing Windows network performance.

Strengths

  • Official Microsoft throughput tool
  • Prebuilt binaries available
  • Simple two-machine test setup

Limitations

  • This repository targets Windows only
  • Command-line only
  • Infrequent development activity

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Microsoft
Platforms
Windows, Command line
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Works offline
Yes
Best suited for
Measuring network throughput between Windows machines
Categories
Network tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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