Tracert : It is a Command Prompt command that is used to show various details about the path that a packet takes from the source computer to the specified destination computer. It only uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) echo requests. It can be used on a PC. This command is generally used in Windows NT-based OS.
Traceroute : As the name suggests, it is a command that is used to trace the records of the path that a packet takes from the source computer to the specified destination computer. It uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol) echo requests. Traceroute command can be used on a router or switch. This command is generally used in UNIX OS.
