Nmap Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to Nmap is Angry IP Scanner, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives are Zenmap, Fing, Advanced IP Scanner and NetPeek. There's no shortage of Network Monitors like Nmap, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and the web.

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  1. Self-hosted network monitor for Raspberry Pi that scans your LAN and alerts you by Telegram or email when an unknown device joins.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
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  2. skipfish icon
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    A fully automated, active web application security reconnaissance tool. Key features: High speed: pure C code, highly optimized HTTP handling, minimal CPU footprint - easily achieving 2000 requests per second with responsive targets.

    33 skipfish alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  3. NetAdmin icon
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    NetAdmin is a fully automated powerful monitoring tool which continuously provides diverse information on the local network you are connected.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Port Scanner Online is a user-friendly website that allows you to quickly and easily scan the ports of a target system over the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Slitheris icon
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    Advanced network exploration for Windows, identifying device types, manufacturers, OS, vulnerabilities, and hidden endpoints without credentials or agents. Includes ARP Cache detection, device age estimation, portable mode, web GUI, SMB security, and detailed scan results.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. HoverIP icon
     5 likes

    HoverIP is a comprehensive network software solution that shows you adapter configuration and lets you perform various IP tasks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Fingbox icon
     8 likes

    Fingbox is a cloud system to monitor and manage your network, based on Fing Apps, Applications and Tools. It's a secure, cross-platform, comprehensive solution to discover devices, scan services, analyze and customize your networks, from anywhere.

    26 Fingbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. NetCrunch Tools is a completely free toolkit for network professionals, featuring Ping, Traceroute, Wake OnLAN, DNS Info, Who Is, Ping Scanner, Service Scanner, Open TCP Port Scanner, SNMP Scanner, DNS Audit and Mac Resolver in one.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Dipiscan icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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