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ttl vs NextTrace: catalog facts
ttlNextTrace
Free

Free and open source under Apache-2.0 or MIT.

Free

Free and open source.

Command line Command line
  • Shows per-hop latency and path statistics in a live terminal interface
  • Includes MTU discovery, NAT detection, and route flap alerts
  • Shows geolocation and ASN for every hop
  • Fast trace mode for quick checks
  • Uses a terminal interface rather than a graphical desktop app
  • Command line only
  • Geolocation lookups rely on online IP data sources
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT 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

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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