Network Discovery AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Network Monitors

The best Network Monitor alternative to Network Discovery is Fing, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked six alternatives to Network Discovery and four of them are Network Monitors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Network Monitor alternatives to Network Discovery are Port Authority, netdiscover and NetAlertX.

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Discover and Scan machines on your network from your Android phone.

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Network Discovery alternatives page was last updated Jan 20, 2025
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    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.

    57 Fing alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Fing Features

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

    47 Port Authority alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    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
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    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
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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.

    49 netdiscover alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    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
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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.

    10 NetAlertX alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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    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
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