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Network Troubleshooting Software
Network troubleshooting software helps diagnose network faults; compare the deployment platform and analysis features such as packet capture or path analysis.
Use the signal score out of 10 as a quick comparison. API, open-source and free-tier marks show whether a product offers those options.
- 18 platforms
- 10 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 WWiresharkwireshark.org
Free, open-source software captures network traffic for interactive browsing and protocol analysis.
- 2 FSFing Securityfing.com
Fing scans, monitors and secures home and small-business networks by identifying devices, tracking changes and exposing security issues.
- 3 P
PingPlotterpingplotter.comTracks delays and lost data while showing the route traffic takes to find connection faults.
- 4 CCColasoft Capsacolasoft.com
Capsa is a Windows LAN and WLAN analyzer for real-time packet capture, traffic monitoring, protocol analysis and network troubleshooting.
- 5 NNmapnmap.org
Free, open-source utility finds network hosts, services, operating systems, and firewalls.
- 6 Ttcpdumptcpdump.org
tcpdump is a tool for network monitoring and data acquisition.
- 7 P
perfSONARperfsonar.netFree toolkit schedules network tests, stores results, and charts performance across connected sites.
- 8 SSystemTrayMenugithub.com
Free Windows desktop menu opens files and links arranged in dropdown levels.
- 9 NP
NetScanTools Pronetscantools.comNetScanTools Pro is a Windows-based suite for network diagnostics, internet research, and IT security work.
- 10 C
CommViewtamos.comWired-network monitor analyzes traffic using over 70 common protocols.
- 11 OOmnipeekliveaction.com
Windows software analyzes and visualizes packet data for network, app performance, and security investigations.
- 12 VVisualRoutevisualroute.visualware.com
Web and Windows software displays traceroute data in maps and graphs to investigate latency, loss, and routes.
- 13 NNetWatchnetwatchlabs.com
- 14 NDNetwork Doctornetworkdoctor.dev
Free on-premises software analyzes network paths on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- 15 GP
Glean Packetsnetglean.comGlean Packets is a self-hosted web PCAP analyzer that lets users inspect captures in a browser while keeping data on their own server.
- 16 NENetAlly EtherScope nXGnetally.com
On-site analyzer captures packets and traces paths on current Wi-Fi and fast Ethernet networks.
- 17 TNThousandEyes Network Monitoringthousandeyes.com
Cloud service discovers network components, maps dependencies, and provides topology views.
- 18 GAGNV@AInetglean.com
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with the supported-platform field. The list covers Windows, Linux, web, macOS, self-hosted deployment and API access, so match the software to your working environment.
A web platform can suit browser-based work, while self-hosted deployment keeps the service on infrastructure you control.
Do you need packet capture or path analysis?
Choose packet capture when you need recorded network traffic for diagnosis, and choose path analysis when you need to examine the route between network points.
Packet capture is listed for GNV@AI, while packet capture and path analysis are comparison fields across the board.
What pricing model fits your budget?
Free, freemium and paid products appear in the list. Nmap, NetWatch and Network Doctor are marked free, while Colasoft Capsa lists a paid plan from $695 and NetScanTools Pro from $299.
Some paid products show pricing on request, including Glean Packets, GNV@AI and Omnipeek.
Can you try it before paying?
Check the free-plan and trial fields before committing. Colasoft Capsa lists a free plan and a 30-day trial; CommView lists a 30-day trial; NetScanTools Pro lists a 14-day trial.
A free plan can provide a no-cost starting point, while a trial gives time-limited access to a paid product.
Should it run locally, in a browser or through an API?
Deployment determines how the software connects to your workflow. Compare local platform support with web, self-hosted and API options before choosing.
The board records deployment and supported platforms separately, so verify both fields for the setup you intend to use.
Questions
What is network troubleshooting software used for?
It helps investigate network problems using capabilities such as packet capture and path analysis, with deployment and platform support shown for comparison.
Which network troubleshooting tools have a free plan?
The list marks free plans for products including Colasoft Capsa, Fing Security, NetWatch, Network Doctor, Nmap and perfSONAR.
Which network troubleshooting software is open source?
perfSONAR is marked open source and lists a free plan.
How much does network troubleshooting software cost?
Prices range from free plans to paid products. Colasoft Capsa lists paid access from $695, NetScanTools Pro from $299, and several products show pricing on request.
Can I use network troubleshooting software in a browser?
Yes. Web is a supported platform in the comparison, alongside Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted deployment and API access.
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