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hping3 vs Packet Sender: catalog facts
hping3	Packet Sender
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source, with no ads or bundled software.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Crafts arbitrary packets, so firewall and filtering behaviour can be tested precisely Advanced traceroute and path MTU discovery modes	Sends and receives TCP, UDP, SSL and DTLS Command-line tool for scripted tests
Requires root and can disrupt networks if used carelessly Development stopped years ago	Low-level tool that assumes some networking knowledge Panel generator is aimed at control systems, a niche use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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