Open Source Network & Admin Apps

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  1. VirtualBox icon
     2945 likes

    Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    VirtualBox Manager
    Create Virtual Machine
    Setting of an OS
    +5
    Instaling Windows 10 as Virtual Machine
    66 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent44 reviews
  2. Wireshark icon
     951 likes

    Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Wireshark screenshot 1
    57 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good12 reviews
  3. QEMU icon
     300 likes

    Open-source hypervisor emulating CPUs via dynamic translation. Supports unmodified guest OS, allows mixed binary translation and native execution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    QEMU  with the free OS ReactOS
    Hardware Configuration of a VMware machine
    Harddisk based on a VMware vmdk-file
    +1
    Advanced settings of a vmdk-machine
    44 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent15 reviews
  4. Nmap icon
     334 likes

    Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Main Window
    Profile Editor
    61 alternatives
  5. Pi-hole icon
     178 likes

    Protect all network devices with DNS-level ad blocking, no client software needed. Features a web interface, query logging, whitelist/blacklist, and privacy controls.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Raspberry Pi OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    The Web interface shows how many ads were blocked, a query log, and more.
    Domains can be whitelisted and blacklisted using either the web interface or the command line.
    The settings page lets you control and configure your Pi-hole.
    +2
    Pi-hole screenshot 3
    41 alternatives
    4.8
    Excellent19 reviews
  6. OpenSSH icon
     389 likes

    OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH connectivity tools that technical users rely on. OpenSSH encrypts all traffic (including passwords) to effectively eliminate eavesdropping, connection hijacking, and other attacks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
    • Haiku
    60 alternatives
  7. Remmina icon
     227 likes

    Open source client for Linux and BSD with support for RDP, VNC, and more, ideal for system administrators using remote desktops effectively.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Remmina screenshot 1
    Remmina screenshot 1
    Remmina screenshot 2
    +1
    Remmina screenshot 3
    144 alternatives
  8. OpenWrt icon
     141 likes

    OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Instead of trying to create a single, static firmware, OpenWrt provides a fully writable filesystem with package management. This frees you from the application selection and configuration provided by the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    OpenWrt screenshot 1
    OpenWrt screenshot 1
    OpenWrt screenshot 2
    +6
    OpenWrt screenshot 3
    21 alternatives
  9. Angry IP Scanner icon
     131 likes

    Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast, simple IP and port scanning. Lightweight with no installation needed, extensible via plugins.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 1
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 1
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 2
    60 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good6 reviews
  10. Shelter icon
     66 likes

    Shelter is a Free and Open-Source (FOSS) app that leverages the “Work Profile” feature of Android to provide an isolated space that you can install or clone apps into.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Shelter screenshot 1
    Shelter screenshot 1
    14 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent10 reviews
  11. TightVNC icon
     261 likes

    TightVNC is a free remote desktop application. With TightVNC, you can see the desktop of a remote machine and control it with your local mouse and keyboard, just like you would do it sitting in the front of that computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Access Control
    Administration
    112 alternatives
  12. UltraVNC icon
     276 likes

    Free remote desktop access for Windows, enabling screen sharing, remote control, file transfer, secure connections, helpdesk, and IT support use cases.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Server Property Page
    File Transfer
    Remote Desktop
    +1
    UltraVNC screenshot 3
    107 alternatives
    3.4
    Fair7 reviews
  13. DocFetcher icon
     129 likes

    DocFetcher is an Open Source desktop search application: It allows you to search the contents of files on your computer. — You can think of it as Google for your local files. The application runs on Windows, Linux and macOS, and is made available under the Eclipse Public License.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Filter panel and preview panel enabled
    Filter panel and preview panel enabled
    No extra fluff
    +2
    Preview panel enabled
    128 alternatives
    3.8
    Good18 reviews
  14. Zabbix icon
     200 likes

    Gather and analyze accurate statistics and performance metrics, visualize it, get notified about current and potential issues without delay, and take advantage of our time-tested professional development and support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Zabbix screenshot 1
    Zabbix screenshot 1
    Details of web browsing scenario and graphical presentation of collected data
    +3
    Custom screens of simple graphs
    119 alternatives
  15. Open-source identity-based remote access platform using WireGuard, offering unified management, tunneled connections, granular access controls, and SSL automation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Fossorial Pangolin screenshot 1
    Fossorial Pangolin screenshot 1
    Fossorial Pangolin screenshot 2
    +4
    Fossorial Pangolin screenshot 3
    57 alternatives