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RetroFill vs The Network Tools

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RetroFill compared with The Network Tools
DetailRetroFill logo RetroFillThe Network Tools logo The Network Tools
What it doesFill your GitHub contribution graph with real, backdated commits Free network diagnostic tools for DNS, IP, email and SSL checks
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA IN
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: preview and first fill up to 7 days and 20 commits. Coffee: $5 USD one-time for one 365-day window. Time Machine: $12 USD one-time for every year since you joined. Autopilot: $3.99 USD per month or $29 USD per year for streak insurance with automatic commits on missed days. Free plan: All 41 tools with unlimited checks, 3 saved domains with daily monitoring, 7 days of history. Pro plan: $29/month for 50 domains, scans every 6 hours, email, Slack, Telegram and webhook alerts, 12 months of history and API access.
Key features
  • Live preview on your real graph with no sign-in required
  • Realism engine with six personas and seeded rerolls
  • Manual painting with brushes 1–4
  • Gap-only mode to respect existing contributions
  • Text and pixel art mode on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • One-click undo that deletes the generated repository
  • Private repository support on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • Contribution Doctor preflight checks
  • Autopilot streak insurance with configurable commit frequency
  • Multi-repo spread up to three repositories on Time Machine and Autopilot
  • DNS Lookup - resolve A, AAAA, MX, TXT, NS, CNAME records
  • Blacklist Checker - query 7 major DNS blocklists
  • SSL/TLS Certificate Checker - verify certificate chain, expiry and protocol support
  • Email Deliverability - check SPF, DKIM and DMARC records
  • WHOIS Lookup - query domain registration details
  • Reverse DNS (PTR) - check IP to hostname resolution
  • Port Checker - test common HTTP/HTTPS ports
  • BIMI Lookup - query BIMI TXT records
  • Domain monitoring with automated scans
  • Multi-channel alerts via email, Slack, Telegram and webhooks
What makes it different
  • Real, inspectable commits with no hidden activity
  • Realistic patterns based on developer behavior modeling
  • Preview before payment on your real GitHub graph
  • Complete undo in one click with automatic account restoration
  • Timezone-aware commits with proper timestamp handling
  • 41 tools all available free with unlimited checks
  • Clear sourcing - every result shows its source and what was not tested
  • Live DNS queries from edge servers via DNS-over-HTTPS
  • Domain monitoring and alerts with affordable Pro plan at $29/month
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)06
Citation Flow (Majestic)1317
Referring domains (Majestic)16

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