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Traceroute for LinuxNextTrace
Free

Free to download and already packaged by most Linux distributions.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Command line Command line
  • Default traceroute in most major Linux distributions
  • Compatible with the original Van Jacobson traceroute
  • Shows geolocation and ASN for every hop
  • Fast trace mode for quick checks
  • Linux only by design
  • Command-line output with no graphical view
  • Command line only
  • Geolocation lookups rely on online IP data sources
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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