Nmap vs Open Visual Traceroute
| Nmap | Open Visual Traceroute | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $9,980/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Path visualization | Yes | Yes |
| DNS diagnostics | Yes | Yes |
| Packet-loss analysis | Yes | — |
| Command-line interface | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, Amiga, and HP-UX | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Both are listed in Best Network Diagnostic Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Nmap scores higher on our published basis.