No. 9 of 39 ·Network Diagnostic Software

Open Visual Traceroute

Windows · Mac · Linux

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Three barsScore 6.5

Open Visual Traceroute is ranked #9 of 39 in network diagnostic software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Open Visual Traceroute plans and pricing

Open Visual Traceroute Free Free and open source visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026

Purpose: Open Visual Traceroute is an open-source visual networking tool for tracing the path from a computer to a target server.
Traceroute map: Its traceroute feature displays the data path on a 3D world map.
Whois: The Whois feature retrieves public information about a domain.
2D visualization: The tool offers a 2D map for computers or operating systems that have difficulty with OpenGL drivers.
Open source: The maker says the complete source code is available for download.
Platforms: The maker lists Windows, MacOS X, Ubuntu, and OpenSUSE as supported systems.
Java requirement: Version 2.0.0 requires Java 11 or later.
No admin privilege: The maker says version 2.0.0 can run without admin privileges, with Java as the required external software.
Feature change: Starting with version 2.0.0, the maker deprecated packet sniffing and embedded traceroute mode to refocus the tool on visual traceroute.
Dark mode: Version 2.0.0 added dark mode.
Support: The maker directs users who encounter bugs to reach out through its help page.
Support contributions: The maker accepts PayPal contributions to support project development.
Price from: Free

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