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Head-to-head · Network Diagnostic Software

PingPlotter vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score PingPlotter #3 in Network Diagnostic Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PingPlotter
SoftPerfect Network Scanner #6 in Network Diagnostic Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SoftPerfect

PingPlotter leads on 1 check, SoftPerfect Network Scanner on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePingPlotter · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly PingPlotter
  • Free trialonly PingPlotter
  • Most featuresSoftPerfect Network Scanner · 3 of 4

PingPlotter scores higher on our rubric for network diagnostic software: 9.0 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

PingPlotter offers free plan; SoftPerfect Network Scanner doesn't. On deployment, PingPlotter gives you Hybrid where SoftPerfect Network Scanner offers Desktop.

PingPlotter is the better fit for continuous path and connection monitoring. SoftPerfect Network Scanner is the better fit for cross-platform network inventory.

  • PingPlotter fits best

    Continuous path and connection monitoring

  • SoftPerfect Network Scanner fits best

    Cross-platform network inventory

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Side by side

Feature PingPlotter 9.0/10 Visit ↗ SoftPerfect Network Scanner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.6
Ranking #3 in Network Diagnostic Software #6 in Network Diagnostic Software
Best for Continuous path and connection monitoring Cross-platform network inventory
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $6.99/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PingPlotter 1/4 · SoftPerfect Network Scanner 3/4
Path visualization ✓ ✓
DNS diagnostics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Packet-loss analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Command-line interface Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Desktop
Target limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • Measures latency, packet loss, jitter, and network paths
  • Combines desktop monitoring with remote Cloud agents
  • Includes reports, alerts, automations, and API access
  • Supports discovery and scanning across Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Combines monitoring, inventory collection, exports and CLI automation
  • Adds Nmap integration plus remote management functions
Cons
  • Free plan supports only one connection
  • Cloud monitoring costs $90 per month for five agents
  • Professional features are limited to one computer
  • No permanent unrestricted free plan
  • Paid licences may be less suitable than free alternatives
  • Desktop deployment may not fit teams seeking a hosted service
Our verdict

PingPlotter is a network performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool for individuals, IT professionals, service providers, and organizations managing remote endpoints. It measures latency, packet loss, jitter, and network paths through…

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SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a desktop network administration tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is designed for system administrators, businesses, home users and network support work that requires device discovery, inventory…

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  1. PingPlotterNetwork Diagnostic Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. SoftPerfect Network ScannerNetwork Diagnostic Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PingPlotter — where it wins

    • Measures latency, packet loss, jitter, and network paths
    • Combines desktop monitoring with remote Cloud agents
    • Includes reports, alerts, automations, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports only one connection
    • Cloud monitoring costs $90 per month for five agents
    • Professional features are limited to one computer

  • SoftPerfect Network Scanner — where it wins

    • Supports discovery and scanning across Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Combines monitoring, inventory collection, exports and CLI automation
    • Adds Nmap integration plus remote management functions

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent unrestricted free plan
    • Paid licences may be less suitable than free alternatives
    • Desktop deployment may not fit teams seeking a hosted service
  • PingPlotter9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A focused tool for tracking latency, packet loss, jitter, and network paths.

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  • SoftPerfect Network Scanner8.6/10 · Paid

    A broad network inventory toolkit for administrators who need scanning, monitoring and automation.

    Visit SoftPerfectFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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