Fing Alternatives for Linux

Fing is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Nmap, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Fing and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Fing are Zenmap, Angry IP Scanner, mtr and WiFiman.

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Fing alternatives are mainly Network Monitors, but if you're looking for IP Scanners or Network Analyzers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Fing.
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Fing alternatives page was last updated Feb 15, 2025
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  1. Nmap icon

    Nmap

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    Open-source utility for security auditing and network exploration, utilizing raw IP packets to scan hosts and services, identify OS and service versions, and assess network infrastructure, compatible across major operating systems with advanced GUI and tool suite.

    56 Nmap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Profile Editor

    Nmap Features

    1.  Connectivity Testing
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Website Monitoring
    4.  Network Usage History

    Nmap VS Fing

     

    • Most users think Nmap is a great Fing alternative.

    • Nmap is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Fing.

    • Nmap is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Fing.

    • Nmap is Free and Open SourceFing is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Zenmap

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    Zenmap is the official cross-platform GUI for the Nmap Security Scanner. It is free and runs on Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, etc. Zenmap aims to make Nmap easy for beginners to use while providing advanced features for experienced Nmap users.

    39 Zenmap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Zenmap Features

    1.  Website Monitoring
    2.  Connectivity Testing
    3.  Graphical User Interface
    4.  Asynchronous

    Zenmap VS Fing

     
    Comments about Zenmap as an Alternative to Fing
    Awfki
    Positive •May 11, 2021
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    I can use CIDR notation to scan a subnet or specify ranges (192.168.7-12.1-10).

    Guest
    Positive •May 5, 2019
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    itis much more complicated to get to grips with than fing on android but once some playing with configuration and focussing down you can get the simple output i want when i need to find a rasPi so I can VNC to it.

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    • Most users think Zenmap is a great Fing alternative.

    • Zenmap is Free and Open SourceFing is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Angry IP Scanner icon

    Angry IP Scanner

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    Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast and simple IP and port scanning. It's lightweight, requires no installation, utilizes multithreading for speed, and is extendable via plugins. It pings IPs, resolves hostnames, determines MAC addresses, provides NetBIOS info, and saves results in various formats.

    53 Angry IP Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    Angry IP Scanner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Website Monitoring

    Angry IP Scanner VS Fing

     
    Comments about Angry IP Scanner as an Alternative to Fing
    Guest
    Positive •Mar 18, 2020
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    Does a lot of the same job - scans a subnet and returns a lit of hosts

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    • Some users think Angry IP Scanner is a great Fing alternative, some don't.

    • Angry IP Scanner is Free and Open SourceFing is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Angry IP Scanner is LightweightFing is not according to our users
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    mtr

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    mtr combines the functionality of the 'traceroute' and 'ping' programs in a single network diagnostic tool.

    32 mtr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    mtr screenshot 1

    mtr Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Trace Route

    mtr VS Fing

     
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    WiFiman

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    WiFiman is ideal for analyzing nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth LE devices, device discovery, and network speed tests.

    9 WiFiman alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    WiFiman Desktop Windows

    WiFiman Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Network Tools
    4.  Network Scanner

    WiFiman VS Fing

     

    • WiFiman is the most popular iPhone alternative to Fing.

    • WiFiman is Free and ProprietaryFing is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Vernet

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    Vernet - Network Analyzer and Monitoring Tool.

    46 Vernet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Vernet VS Fing

     
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    Domotz

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    Domotz is a powerful and affordable Network Monitoring System. Its features include 24/7 network and device monitoring, SNMP, automated network topology mapping, and more.

    46 Domotz alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Top Domotz Features

    1.  Remote monitoring
    2.  Network Discovery
    3.  Topology map
    4.  Real-time monitoring
    5.  Remote Management
    6.  Encrypted VPN
    7.  Real time latency analytics
    8.  Built-in power control
    9.  Performance Monitoring
    10.  Built-in VPN
    11.  Website Monitoring
    12.  Ad-free

    Domotz VS Fing

     

    • Domotz is the most popular Web-based, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Fing.

    • Domotz is Paid and ProprietaryFing is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. runZero Network Discovery icon

    runZero Network Discovery

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    runZero provides asset inventory and network visibility for security and IT teams. You can discover your entire inventory including managed and unmanaged devices, on-premises and cloud assets, IT and OT infrastructure, endpoints at work and at home.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Asset inventory

    runZero Network Discovery Features

    1.  Network Scanner
    2.  Network Discovery
    3.  Asset Inventory
    4.  Asset Management
    5.  IT Asset Management

    runZero Network Discovery VS Fing

     
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    sn0int

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    sn0int is a semi-automatic OSINT framework and package manager. It was built for IT security professionals and bug hunters to gather intelligence about a given target or about yourself. sn0int is enumerating attack surface by semi-automatically processing public information and...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    sn0int screenshot 1

    sn0int Features

    1.  Network Discovery
    2.  Data Mining
    3.  Information gathering
    4.  OSINT

    sn0int VS Fing

     
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    NmapSI4

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    NmapSi4 is a complete Qt-based Gui with the design goals to provide a complete nmap interface for Users, in order to menage all option of this power security net scanner and search services vulnerability.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    NmapSI4 Features

    1.  Network Scanner

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    netdiscover

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    Netdiscover is an active/passive address reconnaissance tool, mainly developed for those wireless networks without dhcp server, when you are wardriving. It can be also used on hub/switched networks.

    50 netdiscover alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    netdiscover VS Fing

     
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    ZMap

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    ZMap is a fast single packet network scanner designed for Internet-wide network surveys. On a typical desktop computer with a gigabit Ethernet connection, ZMap is capable scanning the entire public IPv4 address space in under 45 minutes.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    ZMap screenshot 1

    ZMap Features

    1.  Network Scanner
    2.  Network Discovery

    ZMap VS Fing

     
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