Ostinato
6.5#12 in network testing softwareFrom $12 a monthAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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PingPlotter
8.2#1 in network testing softwareFrom $6.99 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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| Fact | Ostinato | PingPlotter |
|---|---|---|
| Data handling | The privacy policy says Ostinato does not sell personal data, uses Paddle for payment processing without storing full card numbers on its servers, and applies reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. | Pingman Tools says Microsoft Azure stores PingPlotter CloudConnect and Cloud trace data collected by remote agents, and that payment information is handled by third-party processors. |
| Founded | 2010 | 1998 |
| Integrations | The maker lists GNS3, EVE-NG, Cisco CML, and Containerlab as supported lab environments, and says Ostinato works on AWS and Azure cloud VMs. | REST-call alerts can post to Slack, Microsoft Teams or Google Chat and create Jira tickets. |
Ostinato plans
- Solo$12 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Business$208 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
PingPlotter plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$6.99 a month
- Professional$29 a month
- Professional Edition$29 a month
- PingPlotter Cloud$90 a month
- Standard Edition—
Pick Ostinato if…
Ostinato suits network engineers validating traffic behavior, performance, and protocol handling. Its API and lab integrations also fit automated testing and virtual network environments.
Pick PingPlotter if…
PingPlotter suits people troubleshooting home or small-office networks, as well as remote teams monitoring connections. Its maker presents Standard for home use, Professional for small offices, and Cloud for remote teams.