Net Watcher Alternatives

Net Watcher is described as 'Gives you full transparency over the quality and stability of your internet connection. Detect outages, trace network paths, and take action!' and is a Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Net Watcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Mac, Windows and iPhone apps. The best Net Watcher alternative is Speedtest by Ookla, which is free. Other great apps like Net Watcher are Fing, Wi-Fi Info, Orb.net and WiFi Analyzer - VREM.

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  1. Speedtest by Ookla icon

    Speedtest by Ookla

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    Tests download, upload, and ping speeds with a global server network for accuracy worldwide. Offers real-time consistency graphs, street-level carrier coverage maps, VPN for privacy, premium ad-free VPN option, detailed reports, and easy result sharing.

    52 Speedtest by Ookla alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Speedtest by Ookla is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Net Watcher.

    • Speedtest by Ookla is the most popular free alternative to Net Watcher.

    • Speedtest by Ookla is Freemium and ProprietaryNet Watcher is Free and Proprietary
  2. Fing icon

    Fing

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    Discover all devices on your network with this trusted scanner. Monitor ISP performances, run speed tests, find hidden cameras, and check for vulnerabilities quickly. With multiplatform support and ad-free browsing, you can upgrade for more tools and enhanced network protection.

    64 Fing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Wi-Fi Info icon

    Wi-Fi Info

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    Powerful network toolset packed into an Android app. Gathers and displays the information about the Wi-Fi network environment!.

    36 Wi-Fi Info alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Simple and intuitive
    No ads
    Powerful toolset
     

    • Wi-Fi Info is the most popular Open Source alternative to Net Watcher.

    • Wi-Fi Info is Free and Open SourceNet Watcher is Free and Proprietary
  5. Orb.net icon

    Orb.net

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    Orb shows your true internet experience and is a free platform that runs without disrupting your connection or device. It measures Responsiveness, Reliability, and Speed using lightweight, continuous tests, and provides easy-to-understand scores as well as the technical details...

    42 Orb.net alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
    • OpenWrt
    • Docker
    • Proxmox Virtual Environment
    • Android Tablet
    • SteamOS
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    • Orb.net is the most popular Linux alternative to Net Watcher.

    • Orb.net is Free and ProprietaryNet Watcher is also Free and Proprietary
    • Orb.net is LightweightNet Watcher is not according to our users
  7. PingTools Pro icon

    PingTools Pro

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    A multiple purpose network scanner.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Tools menu
    Overview
     

    • PingTools Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Net Watcher.

    • PingTools Pro is Paid and ProprietaryNet Watcher is Free and Proprietary
  10. WatchYourLAN icon

    WatchYourLAN

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    Lightweight network IP scanner written in Go. With notifications, history and export to Grafana.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Linux
    WatchYourLAN screenshot 1
     

    • WatchYourLAN is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Net Watcher.

    • WatchYourLAN is Free and Open SourceNet Watcher is Free and Proprietary
    • WatchYourLAN is LightweightNet Watcher is not according to our users
  11. Wifi Network Testing icon

    Wifi Network Testing

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    Scan your wifi network and obtain troubleshooting details, with extreme granularity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main menu to select the tests you want to perform on your network
     
  12. NetAlertX icon

    NetAlertX

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    Network intruder and presence detector. Scans for devices connected to your network and alerts you if new and unknown devices are found.

    15 NetAlertX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Unraid
    • Docker
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  13. WiFi Warden icon

    WiFi Warden

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    WiFi Warden lets you see frequency, channel, modem manufacturer, encryption, security,distance to the router, power, name and Mac address of wireless access points around you and show some information about connected devices to your network.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  14. Koolyz icon

    Koolyz

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    Your ultimate collection of 100+ free online tools, designed to simplify everyday tasks in seconds. Fast, smart, and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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