v_trace vs HouseTrack

v_trace is a visual traceroute application that shows* a list of the network servers from your machine to a target ip address or hostname and it attempts to place each to their corresponding location on a map. The map display consists of a pin for each hop, the color of the pins change from green to red reflecting the latency of the hop. *The ability to show and determine hops depends on your network's routing policies, if the packets are filtered no hops can be determined.

HouseTrack is the key to managing your energy usage. The most powerful and intelligent system for visualizing and managing energy in residential and commercial settings, it automatically identifies energy usage patterns so you can avoid bill surprises, control your appliances, and optimize cost savings. Through sensors that connect in your breaker panel, HouseTrack analyses your electrical usage on a circuit-by-circuit basis, 63 times a second, giving you real-time information about your home’s power consumption, electrical vehicle charging, solar production, or that stove that someone left on. When integrated with Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, HouseTrack enables users to connect with and remotely control hundreds of appliances and devices in your home. HouseTrack shows you what’s driving the cost of your electric bill, pinpoints problem areas, and can send notifications about abnormal energy use. Never be surprised by an electric bill again! Free weekly insights and tips are provided to make your home smarter, more energy efficient, and safer.