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Open Visual Traceroute

Ch 206.1of 39 Network Diagnostic Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Deploymentdesktop
  4. 4Path visualizationYes
  5. 5DNS diagnosticsYes
  6. 6Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
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Overview

Open Visual Traceroute is ranked #20 of 39 in network diagnostic software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Open Visual Traceroute plans and pricing

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

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Free plan
Yesvisualtraceroute.net
Deployment
desktopvisualtraceroute.net
Path visualization
Yesvisualtraceroute.net
DNS diagnostics
Yesvisualtraceroute.net
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxvisualtraceroute.net

Facts

Purpose
Open Visual Traceroute is an open-source visual networking tool for tracing the path from a computer to a target server.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Traceroute map
Its traceroute feature displays the data path on a 3D world map.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Whois
The Whois feature retrieves public information about a domain.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
2D visualization
The tool offers a 2D map for computers or operating systems that have difficulty with OpenGL drivers.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Open source
The maker says the complete source code is available for download.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Platforms
The maker lists Windows, MacOS X, Ubuntu, and OpenSUSE as supported systems.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Java requirement
Version 2.0.0 requires Java 11 or later.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
No admin privilege
The maker says version 2.0.0 can run without admin privileges, with Java as the required external software.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Feature change
Starting with version 2.0.0, the maker deprecated packet sniffing and embedded traceroute mode to refocus the tool on visual traceroute.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Dark mode
Version 2.0.0 added dark mode.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users who encounter bugs to reach out through its help page.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026
Support contributions
The maker accepts PayPal contributions to support project development.visualtraceroute.net · 5 Oct 2026

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