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NextTrace vs ttl: catalog facts
NextTracettl
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under Apache-2.0 or MIT.

Command line Command line
  • Shows geolocation and ASN for every hop
  • Fast trace mode for quick checks
  • Shows per-hop latency and path statistics in a live terminal interface
  • Includes MTU discovery, NAT detection, and route flap alerts
  • Command line only
  • Geolocation lookups rely on online IP data sources
  • Uses a terminal interface rather than a graphical desktop app
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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