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PingTester

Freemium#24 of 37 in Network Diagnostic Software

PingTester: A practical freemium utility for scheduled Windows ping, traceroute, scanning, and exports. Ranked #24 of 37 in Network Diagnostic Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for scheduled Windows ping and trace tests.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Scheduled Windows ping and trace tests
Free plan
Yes
Path visualization
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Runs ping and traceroute tests across multiple hosts.
- Schedules tests and reports packet loss and response times.
- Exports results to text, CSV, Excel, or Access.
Where it doesn't
- Its focus is local troubleshooting rather than cloud observability.
- DOS command execution is available through the Windows form.
- Support is listed through email.

Our verdict on PingTester

PingTester is a network diagnostic utility for administrators and small to mid-market teams that need to check connectivity across multiple hosts. It combines ping, traceroute, subnet or IP scanning, scheduled network tests, packet-loss and response-time statistics, summary reports, and result exports. Access is available through web and Windows, with the Windows application providing the broader set of local testing and command features.

The permanent Free Version includes ping and traceroute testing, IP scanning, scheduled testing, summary reports, and exports to text, CSV, or Excel. The product also lists Standard, Professional, and Database editions, while its pricing model is freemium. This structure makes PingTester suitable for individuals and teams that want recurring diagnostics without starting with a paid plan. Access Database exports and Windows form support add practical value for workflows built around local records and desktop administration.

Scheduled testing is the standout capability: administrators can monitor multiple IP addresses or hosts and review packet-loss and response-time statistics over time. The Windows form also supports network-related DOS commands, while the web version extends access beyond the desktop application. PingTester is a sensible choice for local network testing, troubleshooting, and scheduled checks on Windows-oriented environments. Teams seeking cloud-based observability or a broader monitoring ecosystem should choose a product designed around those needs instead.

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PingTester pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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PingTester fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment	Hybrid
Path visualization	Yes
DNS diagnostics	Not verified
Packet-loss analysis	Yes
Command-line interface	Not verified
Target limit	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows, web
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	pingtester.net
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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