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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  1. Nmap icon
     334 likes

    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.

    61 Nmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    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.

    45 Zenmap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    Guest
    Positive
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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.
    • Zenmap is Free and Open SourceFing is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Angry IP Scanner icon
     131 likes

    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.

    60 Angry IP Scanner alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
     
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    Angry IP Scanner vs Fing Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Does a lot of the same job - scans a subnet and returns a lit of hosts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Angry IP Scanner is Free and Open SourceFing is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Angry IP Scanner is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFing is not according to our users
  4. NetPeek icon
     9 likes

    A modern libadwaita-based network scanner for GNOME that helps you discover devices on your local network.

    53 NetPeek alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. mtr icon
     22 likes

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

    37 mtr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Domotz  icon
     65 likes

    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.

    49 Domotz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. NmapSI4 icon
     2 likes

    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.

    31 NmapSI4 alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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
     
  10. ZMap icon
     2 likes

    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.

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
     
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