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, Web-based and Android apps. The best mtr alternative is Angry IP Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like mtr are Fing, Advanced IP Scanner, Port Authority and Wireless Network Watcher.

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mtr alternatives are mainly Network Monitors but may also be IP Scanners or Network Analyzers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of mtr.
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mtr combines the functionality of the 'traceroute' and 'ping' programs in a single network diagnostic tool.

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mtr alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Angry IP Scanner icon
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    Angry IP Scanner

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    Open-source and cross-platform network scanner designed to be fast and simple to use.

    52 Angry IP Scanner alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Website Monitoring
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    • Angry IP Scanner is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to mtr.

    • Angry IP Scanner is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to mtr.

    • Angry IP Scanner is Free and Open Sourcemtr is also Free and Open Source
    • Angry IP Scanner is Lightweightmtr is not according to our users
  2. Fing icon
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    Fing

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    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.

    57 Fing alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Fing Features

    1.  Network Discovery
    2.  Trace Route
    3.  Network Scanner
    4.  Network Tools
    5.  Wake on LAN
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    • Fing is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to mtr.

    • Fing is Freemium and Proprietarymtr is Free and Open Source
  4. Advanced IP Scanner icon
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    Advanced IP Scanner

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    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.

    52 Advanced IP Scanner alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Advanced IP Scanner Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wake on LAN
    3.  RDP Functionality
    4.  Wireless scanner
    5.  Network Scanner
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  5. Port Authority icon
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    Port Authority

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

    46 Port Authority alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Port Authority Features

    1.  Network Discovery
    2.  Wake on LAN
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Network Scanner
    7.  Fast speed
    8.  Network Tools
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  6. Wireless Network Watcher icon
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    Wireless Network Watcher

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    Wireless Network Watcher is a small utility that scans your wireless network and displays the list of all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.

    62 Wireless Network Watcher alternatives
    Main Interface

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wireless Network Watcher Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Network Scanner
    Advanced Options
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  7. PingPlotter icon
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    PingPlotter

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    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.

    34 PingPlotter alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    PingPlotter Features

    1.  Trace Route
    2.  Visual Graphing
    3.  Network Tools
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    • PingPlotter is the most popular commercial alternative to mtr.

    • PingPlotter is Paid and Proprietarymtr is Free and Open Source
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    Ping Tracer

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

    26 Ping Tracer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ping graph
    2.  Trace Route
    3.  Network Tools
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  Website Monitoring
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  10. SmokePing icon
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    SmokePing

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    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...

    23 SmokePing alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
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    iPerf3

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    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.

    20 iPerf3 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Wine
    • FreeBSD
    • Docker

    iPerf3 Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  LAN
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    WinMTR

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    Free Network Diagnostic Tool. WinMTR is an equivalent of mtr for Windows.

    28 WinMTR alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    WinMTR Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Traceroute with hop monitoring
    3.  Trace Route
    4.  Network Tools
    5.  Continuous Ping
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.92, released in February 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  13. Pingnoo icon
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    Pingnoo

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    Pingnoo is an open-source Windows, macOS and Linux visual trace route analyser.

    9 Pingnoo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pingnoo Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Trace Route
    3.  Multihost Latency Graph
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    Discontinued

    The last version is from April 2021.

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  14. Fping (open source)

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    fping is a program to send ICMP echo probes to network hosts, similar to ping, but much better performing when pinging multiple hosts.

    7 Fping (open source) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Fping (open source) Features

    1.  Network Tools
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