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2ping vs fping: catalog facts
2ping	fping
Free Free and open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Separates inbound and outbound packet loss Can run a listener and client on separate hosts	Pings many hosts in parallel quickly Long-established and widely used
Requires a reachable listener on another host for directional diagnosis	Command-line only Limited to ICMP reachability checks
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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