Network & Admin Apps for Linux

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  1. VirtualBox icon
     2954 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
    69 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent44 reviews
  2. Wireshark icon
     956 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
     304 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
    45 alternatives
    4.7
    Excellent15 reviews
  4. Pi-hole icon
     183 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
    Excellent18 reviews
  5. Nmap icon
     337 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
  6. OpenSSH icon
     390 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
    61 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
    145 alternatives
  8. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 1
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 2
    +6
    Chrome Remote Desktop screenshot 3
    106 alternatives
    3.6
    Good12 reviews
  9. VMware Workstation Pro Lets You Run Multiple Operating Systems as Virtual Machines (including Windows VMs) on a Single Windows or Linux PC. VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines (VMs) on a single Linux or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VMware Workstation Pro screenshot 1
    VMware Workstation Pro screenshot 1
    37 alternatives
    3.6
    Good9 reviews
  10. OpenWrt icon
     146 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
  11. 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
  12. AdGuard DNS icon
     43 likes

    Cloud-based DNS for blocking ads, trackers, and malicious domains, offering real-time stats, parental controls, and customizable filtering for every device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 1
    AdGuard DNS screenshot 2
    34 alternatives
  13. Zabbix icon
     201 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
    122 alternatives
  14. 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
  15. SimilarWeb icon
     139 likes

    SimilarWeb is a global software development and data aggregation company specializing in web analytics and digital performance. It provides traffic insights for websites, supporting market research, competitive analysis, and business development.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    SimilarWeb screenshot 1
    SimilarWeb screenshot 1
    SimilarWeb screenshot 2
    +2
    SimilarWeb screenshot 3
    114 alternatives
  16. VMware Workstation Player builds on the industry leading foundation of Workstation Pro, and delivers a streamlined user interface for creating and running operating systems and applications in a virtual machine.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VMware Workstation Player screenshot 1
    41 alternatives
  17. ZeroTier icon
     97 likes

    Creates encrypted peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks for remote access, gaming, secure virtual LANs, and private networks without complex setup.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    ZeroTier screenshot 1
    60 alternatives
    4.1
    Very Good15 reviews
  18. WebVM icon
     15 likes

    Server-less virtual environment running client-side in HTML5/WebAssembly, featuring a Debian distribution and sandboxed x86 binary execution.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • WebAssembly
    • Self-Hosted
    WebVM screenshot 1
    2 alternatives
  19. Caddy icon
     63 likes

    Caddy is a web server like Apache, nginx, or lighttpd, but with different goals, features, and advantages.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Homepage
    Caddy screenshot 1
    File Browser
    +1
    File Browser
    29 alternatives
  20. DWService icon
     99 likes

    DWService is a half (only the client/agent) open source project which offers a service that allows access to remote systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry...) using a standard web browser - without any component required on the client side.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Raspberry Pi
    It allows you to fully control the remote system by displaying its screen and allowing cursor control and keyboard input
    It allows you to fully access the file system of the remote system
    It allows you to monitor the status of the remote system
    +5
    It allows you to start a terminal session on the remote system.
    117 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good22 reviews