Modern day networking is a very different beast in terms of complexity, though the general idea remains the same: Maintain a digital network of computers, both in server form and even in virtual machine form, and perform all administrative tasks needed in order to do so efficiently and effectively. To do this, software to monitor network traffic and uptime, analyze system logs, and web usage statistics is crucial. That’s where the software in this category comes in to play.
Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.
QEMU
Foremost network protocol analyzer with multi-platform support, deep protocol inspection, VoIP analysis, and extensive file format compatibility.
tcpdumpand
CloudShark
Seamlessly runs Windows applications on Linux through an intuitive interface, supporting native OS-level windows, easy installation, and shared directories.
VirtualBoxand
Wine
Open-source hypervisor emulating CPUs via dynamic translation. Supports unmodified guest OS, allows mixed binary translation and native execution.
VirtualBoxand
WinBoat
Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans.
Fingand
Angry IP Scanner
Protect all network devices with DNS-level ad blocking, no client software needed. Features a web interface, query logging, whitelist/blacklist, and privacy controls.
Portmasterand
AdGuard
Cameyo by Google is an application delivery platform that lets organizations run legacy Windows and Linux desktop software as secure web apps. Instead of relying on full virtual desktops, it publishes individual applications that open directly in any modern browser or as...
Zero Install
Lightweight, open-source universal proxy client for Windows and macOS with process-based routing, SOCKS5/HTTP support, kernel-level interception, and privacy features.
Proxifierand
Proxychains
Element Pro is a secure enterprise communication app built on the Matrix protocol, designed for organizations that need encrypted, compliant, and fully controlled collaboration. It combines real-time messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing with strong administrative...
Seamlessly runs Windows applications on Linux through an intuitive interface, supporting native OS-level windows, easy installation, and shared directories.
VirtualBoxandWine
A modern libadwaita-based network scanner for GNOME that helps you discover devices on your local network.
NmapandAngry IP Scanner
Athena is a Material You (Material 3) firewall and ad blocker that works seamlessly on both rooted and non-rooted devices.
RethinkDNSand
Blokada
