NetSonar is a network diagnostics tool for pinging hosts (ICMP/TCP/UDP/HTTP), managing network interfaces, and discovering local devices/services.
Features multi-protocol latency checks, subnet scanning, port/service detection, and real-time interface configuration.
Designed for administrators and developers needing lightweight, cross-platform network analysis.
Publisher’s description
What is NetSonar?
NetSonar by PTRTECH is open-source Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.0, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to July 1, 2025: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sn4k3/NetSonar) has 1,656 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “Network pings and other utilities”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: NetSonar is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NetSonar safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BB27579F33A3402676DCA461CFEFA2BE787A7BE8374319D3F589A490A16873C3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›16 versions over 1 year · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.1 | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.0 | September 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.1 | August 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.0 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.1 | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.0 | May 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.2.6 | April 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PTRTECH.NetSonar -emsiexec /i NetSonar_win-x64_v0.6.0.msi /qn /norestart /qnmsiexec /x {3E224773-3949-4F41-9CB1-9E48992BDA46} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PTRTECH
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sn4k3/NetSonar
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.6.0
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2025
- Versions listed
- 16
- Updates / year
- 12.5
- GitHub stars
- 1,656
- GitHub forks
- 159
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- PTRTECH.NetSonar
- MSI product code
- {3E224773-3949-4F41-9CB1-9E48992BDA46}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NetSonar free?
Yes. NetSonar is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is NetSonar safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, 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 NetSonar 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 NetSonar be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NetSonar run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NetSonar?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 1, 2025.
What are alternatives to NetSonar?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
