IP Scanner AlternativesIP Scanners & Network Monitors like IP Scanner

IP Scanner is described as 'For Macintosh scans your local area network to determine the identity of all machines and internet devices on the LAN. Powerful results, yet easy and intuitive to use. Runs on OS X 10.4 and above' and is a IP Scanner in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to IP Scanner for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Android apps. The best IP Scanner alternative is Nmap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like IP Scanner are Angry IP Scanner, Zenmap, Advanced IP Scanner and NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot.

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IP Scanner alternatives page was last updated Jun 30, 2022
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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
    Main Window

    Nmap Features

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

    Nmap VS IP Scanner

     

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

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

    • Nmap is Free and Open SourceIP Scanner is Free and Proprietary
  2. 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

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  4. Zenmap icon

    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
    Zenmap screenshot 1

    Zenmap Features

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

    Zenmap VS IP Scanner

     
  5. Advanced IP Scanner icon

    Advanced IP Scanner

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    Reliable and free network scanner to analyse LAN. The program shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, provides remote control of computers (via RDP and Radmin), and can even remotely switch computers off. It is easy to use and runs as a portable edition.

    53 Advanced IP Scanner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Advanced IP Scanner screenshot 1

    Advanced IP Scanner Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wake on LAN
    3.  RDP Functionality
    4.  Wireless scanner
    5.  Network Scanner

    Advanced IP Scanner VS IP Scanner

     
  6. NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot icon

    NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot

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    NETworkManager is a powerful tool for managing networks and troubleshoot network problems! It includes a variety of tools such as an IP scanner, Port Scanner, Ping Monitor, WiFi analyzer, PuTTY/RemoteDesktop with tabs or an LLDP/CDP capture (and many more) in a unified user...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dashboard

    Top NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Wake on LAN
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Swiss Army Knife Tool
    9.  Trace Route
    10.  SSH
    11.  VNC Viewer
    12.  RDP

    NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot VS IP Scanner

     
  7. Vernet icon

    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
    Vernet screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Vernet VS IP Scanner

     

    • Vernet is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to IP Scanner.

    • Vernet is Free and Open SourceIP Scanner is Free and Proprietary
    • Vernet is LightweightIP Scanner is not according to our users
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    Dipiscan

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    Dipiscan is a free IP scanner that allows you to remotely retrieve information about machines on your network using a clear and ergonomic interface (as well as a command-line mode) . It also includes wakeonlan/shutdown and other advanced features.

    31 Dipiscan alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dipiscan 2.7.4

    Dipiscan Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Network Discovery
    3.  Custom columns
    4.  Custom commands
    5.  WakeOnLan

    Dipiscan VS IP Scanner

     
  10. Ning Network-Scanner icon

    Ning Network-Scanner

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    Network-Scanner for Android.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • F-Droid
    Ning Network-Scanner screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.0.1) is from August 2021.

    Ning Network-Scanner VS IP Scanner

     
  11. 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.

    42 runZero Network Discovery alternatives

    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 IP Scanner

     

    • runZero Network Discovery is the most popular SaaS alternative to IP Scanner.

    • runZero Network Discovery is Freemium and ProprietaryIP Scanner is Free and Proprietary
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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

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  13. IP Pinger 1.3.0.0 R2 icon

    IP Pinger 1.3.0.0 R2

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    This specialized application allows you to perform periodical checks of multiple hosts, IPs, websites and, if required, even ports.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    IP Pinger 1.3.0.0 R2 Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Network Scanner

    IP Pinger 1.3.0.0 R2 VS IP Scanner

     

  14. Tcproute.exe

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    Tcproute is a tcp based traceroute console program for Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tcproute.exe screenshot 1

    Tcproute.exe Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Network Scanner

    Tcproute.exe VS IP Scanner

     
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