Best Trace is a professional tool developed by IPIP.NET for users with similar needs in network, based on its own IP geolocation database and rDNS database.
Publisher’s description
What is Best Trace?
Best Trace is a proprietary network tool program for Windows from QDXY, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .datx. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Best Trace is a network tool tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Best Trace safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.ipip.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
47F6787EC5B10A98B60F9D4FC2976D13791F49C223024197D38710F0327BD305· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9.6Latest | November 6, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IPIP.BestTrace -ebesttrace.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- QDXY, Inc.
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 3.9.6
- Released
- November 6, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- en.ipip.net
- winget ID
- IPIP.BestTrace
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Best Trace free?
Best Trace is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Best Trace safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.ipip.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Best Trace with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Best Trace be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Best Trace run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Best Trace?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Speedtest by Ookla. The alternatives page compares them.
