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The Network Tools vs Rungeist

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The Network Tools compared with Rungeist
DetailThe Network Tools logo The Network ToolsRungeist logo Rungeist
What it doesFree network diagnostic tools for DNS, IP, email and SSL checks Know what's running on your Mac
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN DE
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree 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. $14.99 one-time license for up to 2 Macs, includes 7-day free trial
Key features
  • 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
  • Port-first detection grouped by project
  • Docker containers grouped by project
  • Open in browser with one click
  • Restart or kill servers without Terminal
  • Live CPU and memory monitoring
  • Menu bar and Notification Center integration
  • Global keyboard shortcuts
  • Port collision highlighting
  • No telemetry or tracking
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Native Swift macOS app, not Electron
  • Shows all dev servers including Docker and local AI in one list
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • 14-day refund guarantee
  • Includes 7-day free trial before purchase
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)5 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)1724
Referring domains (Majestic)632

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