Ethr vs netcat
| Ethr | netcat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Packet-loss analysis | Yes | — |
| Command-line interface | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Unix; Linux |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| DNS diagnostics | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Network Diagnostic Software. On Freedom251, Ethr scores higher on our published basis.