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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Fing are Zenmap, Angry IP Scanner, NetPeek and mtr.

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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, iPhone, Wi-Fi Scanner, Linux, Windows, Android + Open Source and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Fing.
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  1. Nmap icon
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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.

    59 Nmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    • 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
  2. Zenmap icon
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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.

    43 Zenmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Zenmap as an Alternative to Fing
    Awfki
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    I can use CIDR notation to scan a subnet or specify ranges (192.168.7-12.1-10).

    Guest
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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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Zenmap is a great Fing alternative.

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

    58 Angry IP Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
     
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    Comments about Angry IP Scanner as an Alternative to Fing
    Guest
    Positive
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    Does a lot of the same job - scans a subnet and returns a lit of hosts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  4. NetPeek icon
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    A modern libadwaita-based network scanner for GNOME that helps you discover devices on your local network.

    52 NetPeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. mtr icon
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    mtr combines the functionality of the 'traceroute' and 'ping' programs in a single network diagnostic tool.

    34 mtr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Vernet icon
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    Vernet - Network Analyzer and Monitoring Tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
     
    • Vernet is the most popular iPhone alternative to Fing.

    • Vernet is Free and Open SourceFing is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Vernet is LightweightFing is not according to our users
  7. Domotz  icon
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    Delivers continuous monitoring of network devices, automated topology mapping, SNMP management with custom thresholds, real-time alerts, secure remote access, power cycling, asset documentation, interactive network visualization, flexible automation, and workflow creation.

    48 Domotz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Domotz is the most popular Web-based, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Fing.

    • Domotz is Paid and ProprietaryFing is Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. NmapSI4 icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Fnmap icon
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    A front-end for the nmap command, similar and partially compatible with zenmap written in Dart+Flutter. Fnmap pretty prints XML output and provides tabular views of the data nmap collects. Fnmap can load XML scan files that are produced directly from the nmap CLI and can also...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
     
  11. sn0int icon
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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