Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

OpenVisualTraceroute vs Network Radar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenVisualTraceroute

6.0
Utilities

Visual networking tool

Network Radar

6.0
Utilities

Tool to scan and monitor the network

Metric OpenVisualTraceroute Network Radar
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 6.0
30-day Installs 11 38
90-day Installs 83 132
365-day Installs 455 631
Version 2.0.0 3.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 207 32
GitHub Forks 35 16
Open Issues 18 -
License LGPL-3.0 GPL-2.0
Language Java C
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 10y ago
First Seen Oct 23, 2017 Jun 7, 2020

Reviews

OpenVisualTraceroute

OpenVisualTraceroute is a cross-platform tool that provides a visual representation of network paths, making it easier to diagnose connectivity issues. It's particularly useful for network administrators and anyone needing detailed insights into their network connections.

Visualizes network paths and connectivity using traceroute data.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • + Open-source with a clear license (LGPL-3.0)
  • + Provides a visual interface for traceroute data

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality
  • - Known crashes and platform-specific issues

Network Radar

Network Radar is a macOS tool for network scanning and monitoring, offering auto-updates and open-source features. It benefits users needing network insights on macOS.

Scans and monitors network activity on macOS.

Pros

  • + Dedicated network tool for macOS
  • + Auto-update functionality
  • + Open-source under GPL-2.0

Cons

  • - No recent updates or activity
  • - Potential compatibility issues with newer macOS versions