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 six alternatives to Network Discovery for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Network Discovery alternative is Fing, which is free. Other great apps like Network Discovery are Port Authority, Wireless Network Watcher, netdiscover and NetAlertX.

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Network Discovery alternatives are mainly IP Scanners but may also be Network Monitors or Network Analyzers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Network Discovery.
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Network Discovery alternatives page was last updated Jan 20, 2025
  1. Fing icon
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    Fing helps you understand most of your home network. See all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi, run network scanners, monitor your Internet speed, know your security level, set automated vulnerability checks, and much more.

    57 Fing alternatives
    Fing screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Fing Features

    1.  Network Discovery
    2.  Trace Route
    3.  Network Scanner
    4.  Network Tools
    5.  Wake on LAN
    Fing iconNetwork Discovery Icon

    Fing VS Network Discovery

    Is Fing a good alternative to Network Discovery?
     
    • 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
  2. Port Authority icon
     17 likes

    A handy systems and security-focused tool, Port Authority is a very fast Android port scanner. Port Authority also allows you to quickly discover hosts on your network and will display useful network information about your device and other hosts.

    46 Port Authority alternatives
    Port Authority screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Port Authority Features

    1.  Network Discovery
    2.  Wake on LAN
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Network Scanner
    7.  Fast speed
    8.  Network Tools
    Port Authority iconNetwork Discovery Icon

    Port Authority VS Network Discovery

    Is Port Authority a good alternative to Network Discovery?
     
    • Port Authority is the most popular Open Source alternative to Network Discovery.

    • Port Authority is Free and Open SourceNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
  3. Wireless Network Watcher icon
     32 likes

    Wireless Network Watcher is a small utility that scans your wireless network and displays the list of all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.

    62 Wireless Network Watcher alternatives
    Main Interface

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wireless Network Watcher Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wireless
    3.  Network Scanner
    Wireless Network Watcher iconNetwork Discovery Icon

    Wireless Network Watcher VS Network Discovery

    Is this a good alternative to Network Discovery?
     
  4. netdiscover icon
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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.

    49 netdiscover alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    netdiscover iconNetwork Discovery Icon

    netdiscover VS Network Discovery

    Is netdiscover a good alternative to Network Discovery?
     
    • netdiscover is the most popular Linux alternative to Network Discovery.

    • netdiscover is Free and Open SourceNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
  5. NetAlertX icon
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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.

    10 NetAlertX alternatives
    NetAlertX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Unraid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Website Monitoring
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  IPAM
    7. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    NetAlertX iconNetwork Discovery Icon

    NetAlertX VS Network Discovery

    Is NetAlertX a good alternative to Network Discovery?
     
    • 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
  6. ThingsPage icon
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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.

    14 ThingsPage alternatives
    What users see - Network Access Authentication

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online

    ThingsPage Features

    1.  Network Usage History
    2.  Network Discovery
    3.  Network Tools
    4.  BYOD
    5.  Network Scanner
    ThingsPage iconNetwork Discovery Icon

    ThingsPage VS Network Discovery

    Is ThingsPage a good alternative to Network Discovery?
     
    • ThingsPage is the most popular Web-based alternative to Network Discovery.

    • ThingsPage is the most popular commercial alternative to Network Discovery.

    • ThingsPage is Paid and ProprietaryNetwork Discovery is Free and Proprietary
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