Best network scanners
Apps that find the devices on a network, list their IP and MAC addresses and check which ports and services are open.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All network scanners
- Alternatives to Fing Desktop
Network scanner for Windows and Mac that identifies every device on your Wi-Fi and alerts on new ones.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Nmap
Free, open-source network mapper for host discovery, port scanning and security auditing.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Network Radar
Paid Mac app that scans your local network, lists every device and alerts you when things change.
PaidmacOS
Our picks by need
Best for most people
Fing DesktopBest for a free option
NmapBest for open source
NmapBest for Mac
Network RadarBest for Windows
Fing DesktopBest for Linux
NmapCommon questions
What are the best network scanners?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading network scanners right now are Fing Desktop, Nmap and Network Radar.
Are there free network scanners?
Yes. Fing Desktop (free plan + paid) and Nmap (open source) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which network scanners are open source?
Nmap.