Network Discovery AlternativesIP Scanners and other similar apps like Network Discovery

Network Discovery is described as 'Discover and Scan machines on your network from your Android phone' and is a IP Scanner in the network & admin category. There are eight alternatives to Network Discovery for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Web-based, Mac and Linux apps. The best Network Discovery alternative is Fing, which is free. Other great apps like Network Discovery are Port Authority, Wireless Network Watcher, Koolyz and PingTools Pro.

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  1. 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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    • Fing is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Network Discovery.

    • Fing is the most popular free alternative to Network Discovery.

    • Fing is Freemium and ProprietaryNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
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    Port Authority

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    Android-focused port scanner quickly discovers hosts and delivers comprehensive network data. Displays local and remote device info, enabling detailed analysis for systems security.

    52 Port Authority alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Port Authority is the most popular Open Source alternative to Network Discovery.

    • Port Authority is Free and Open SourceNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
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    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
     

    • Koolyz is the most popular Web-based alternative to Network Discovery.

    • Koolyz is Free and ProprietaryNetwork Discovery is also Free and Proprietary
  6. PingTools Pro icon

    PingTools Pro

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    A multiple purpose network scanner.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    • PingTools Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Network Discovery.

    • PingTools Pro is Paid and ProprietaryNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • netdiscover is the most popular Linux alternative to Network Discovery.

    • netdiscover is Free and Open SourceNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
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    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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    • NetAlertX is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Network Discovery.

    • NetAlertX is Free and Open SourceNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
    • NetAlertX is Privacy focused and LightweightNetwork Discovery is not according to our users
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    ThingsPage

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    ThingsPage Sensor software detects and authenticates endpoints without a dedicated hardware. No PC agents are required. Installing the Sensor at one Windows machine at each network makes it easy to have centralized management of multiple networks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    What users see - Network Access Authentication
     
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