VisualRoute comparisons
VisualRoute is compared head-to-head with Globalping, RIPE Atlas and PingPlotter and more: 7 head-to-heads in Network Diagnostic Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
VisualRoute head-to-head
- VisualRoute vs Globalping
- VisualRoute vs RIPE Atlas
- VisualRoute vs PingPlotter
- VisualRoute vs Nmap
- VisualRoute vs NETworkManager
- VisualRoute vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner
- VisualRoute vs NetScanTools Pro
VisualRoute vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment | Path visualization | DNS diagnostics | Packet-loss analysis | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | VisualRoute | No | Desktop | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.3 | |
| 1 | Globalping | Yes | Hybrid | Yes | Yes | 9.4 | ||
| 2 | RIPE Atlas | Free | Hybrid | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9.2 | |
| 3 | PingPlotter | Yes | $6.99/mo | Hybrid | Yes | 9.0 | ||
| 4 | Nmap | Yes | Free | Desktop | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.9 |
| 5 | NETworkManager | Yes | Free | Desktop | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.7 |
| 6 | SoftPerfect Network Scanner | No | Desktop | Yes | Yes | 8.6 | ||
| 7 | NetScanTools Pro | No | $299 one-time | Desktop | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.4 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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