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

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