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NextTrace vs PingPlotter: catalog facts
NextTrace	PingPlotter
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free tier available; paid plans unlock longer history and more targets.
Command line	Windows, macOS
Shows geolocation and ASN for every hop Fast trace mode for quick checks	Hop-by-hop view pinpoints where in the route problems occur Long-running timeline view catches intermittent issues
Command line only Geolocation lookups rely on online IP data sources	Free tier is limited compared to paid plans Diagnosing root cause still often requires ISP cooperation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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