iperf2 vs VisualRoute
| iperf2 | VisualRoute | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Packet-loss analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Command-line interface | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, embedded systems, set-top boxes | Windows 10 and Windows 11 |
| Path visualization | — | Yes |
| DNS diagnostics | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Network Diagnostic Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, iperf2 scores higher on our published basis.