Nmap Alternatives

Nmap is described as 'Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans' and is a very popular Network Monitor in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Nmap for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Nmap alternative is Fing, which is free. Other great apps like Nmap are Angry IP Scanner, Zenmap, Advanced IP Scanner and NetPeek.

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Nmap alternatives are mainly Network Monitors, but if you're looking for IP Scanners or Network Analyzers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, Windows, Windows + Open Source, Linux, Mac, Open Source and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Nmap.
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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. 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
     
  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
     
  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 types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Slitheris icon
     1 like

    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 types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. netdiscover icon
     4 likes

    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 types

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. Dipiscan icon
     9 likes

    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 types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Fingbox icon
     7 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
     
  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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