mtr Alternatives

mtr is described as 'Combines the functionality of the 'traceroute' and 'ping' programs in a single network diagnostic tool' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to mtr for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Web-based apps. The best mtr alternative is Angry IP Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like mtr are Fing, NetPeek, Advanced IP Scanner and Port Authority.

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  1. Angry IP Scanner icon
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    Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast and simple IP and port scanning. It's lightweight, requires no installation, utilizes multithreading for speed, and is extendable via plugins. It pings IPs, resolves hostnames, determines MAC addresses, provides NetBIOS info, and saves results in various formats.

    58 Angry IP Scanner alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
     
  2. Fing icon
     144 likes

    Discover all devices on your network with this trusted scanner. Monitor ISP performances, run speed tests, find hidden cameras, and check for vulnerabilities quickly. With multiplatform support and ad-free browsing, you can upgrade for more tools and enhanced network protection.

    65 Fing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. NetPeek icon
     9 likes

    A modern libadwaita-based network scanner for GNOME that helps you discover devices on your local network.

    52 NetPeek alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  4. Reliable and free network scanner to analyse LAN. The program shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, provides remote control of computers (via RDP and Radmin), and can even remotely switch computers off. It is easy to use and runs as a portable edition.

    55 Advanced IP Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Port Authority icon
     21 likes

    Android-focused port scanner quickly discovers hosts and delivers comprehensive network data. Displays local and remote device info, enabling detailed analysis for systems security.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. SmokePing icon
     10 likes

    SmokePing is a deluxe latency measurement tool. It can measure, store and display latency, latency distribution and packet loss. SmokePing uses RRDtool to maintain a longterm data-store and to draw pretty graphs, giving up to the minute information on the state of each network...

    29 SmokePing alternatives

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    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. PingPlotter icon
     29 likes

    PingPlotter is a graphical traceroute and ping tool that visualizes network performance in a way that makes identifying the source of problems quicker and easier.

    38 PingPlotter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. iPerf3 icon
     22 likes

    The iperf series of tools perform active measurements to determine the maximum achievable bandwidth on IP networks. It supports tuning of various parameters related to timing, protocols, and buffers. For each test it reports the measured throughput, loss, and other parameters.

    26 iPerf3 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
    • Docker
     
  9. Ping Tracer icon
     13 likes

    Ping Tracer continuously pings each network host between your computer and a given destination, helping visually identify the source of connectivity problems.

    30 Ping Tracer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. TraceMeister icon
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    TraceMeister is an Android network diagnostics app focused on accurate, low-level measurements rather than wrapper-based tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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