PingAlert alternatives

12 Windows apps in the same category as PingAlert, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

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  Wireshark

  The world's most popular network protocol analyser.

  Open source 4.6.9 6.6M ↓ network
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  ZeroTier One

  A Smart Ethernet Switch for Earth

  Proprietary 1.16.2 1.1M ↓ ★ 17.2K network
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  Nmap

  Nmap ("Network Mapper") is a free and open source utility for network discovery and security auditing.

  Open source 7.80 902.7K ↓ network
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  iPerf3

  A TCP, UDP, and SCTP network bandwidth measurement tool.

  Open source 3.22 1.5M ↓ ★ 2K network
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  Angry IP Scanner

  Angry IP scanner is a very fast IP address and port scanner.

  Open source 3.10.0 174.8K ↓ ★ 5.2K network
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  Speedtest by Ookla

  The definitive way to test the speed and performance of your internet connection.

  Proprietary 1.15.200.001 745.5K ↓ network, ping
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  simplewall

  Simple tool to configure Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) which can configure network activity on your computer.

  Open source 3.8.7 44.3K ↓ ★ 9.2K network
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  Yggdrasil Network

  The Yggdrasil network is a decentralized, peer-to-peer network that aims to create a more resilient and private internet infrastructure.

  Open source 0.5.15 65.4K ↓ ★ 5.5K network
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  clumsy

  clumsy makes your network condition on Windows significantly worse, but in a managed and interactive manner

  Open source 0.3 8.1K ↓ ★ 6.3K network
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  librespeed-cli

  Command line client for LibreSpeed

  Open source 1.0.14 85.8K ↓ ★ 850
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  Advanced IP Scanner

  Shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, and can even remotely switch computers off.

  Free 2.5.4594.1 5.8M ↓ network
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  NextTrace

  NextTrace, an open source visual route tracking CLI tool

  Open source 1.7.6 1.1K ↓ ★ 8.2K ping

Comparison

App	Licence	Version	Updated	GitHub stars	Chocolatey downloads
PPingAlert	Proprietary	1.0.0	June 9, 2026	—	—
Wireshark	Open source	4.6.9	October 12, 2026	—	6.6M
ZeroTier One	Proprietary	1.16.2	May 27, 2026	17.2K	1.1M
Nmap	Open source	7.80	March 30, 2021	—	902.7K
iPerf3	Open source	3.22	October 5, 2026	2K	1.5M
Angry IP Scanner	Open source	3.10.0	September 3, 2026	5.2K	174.8K
Speedtest by Ookla	Proprietary	1.15.200.001	April 29, 2026	—	745.5K
simplewall	Open source	3.8.7	March 27, 2026	9.2K	44.3K
Yggdrasil Network	Open source	0.5.15	October 24, 2026	5.5K	65.4K
clumsy	Open source	0.3	August 13, 2025	6.3K	8.1K
librespeed-cli	Open source	1.0.14	August 16, 2026	850	85.8K
Advanced IP Scanner	Free	2.5.4594.1	May 10, 2022	—	5.8M
NextTrace	Open source	1.7.6	November 6, 2026	8.2K	1.1K