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Advanced IP Scanner vs arp-scan: catalog facts
Advanced IP Scanner	arp-scan
Free Free, closed source, from Famatech. Development appears stalled; version 2.5.4594.1 dates…	Free Free to download and use, with the source published on GitHub.
Windows	Linux, Command line
Lists hostname, IP, MAC, manufacturer and shared folders in one sweep Runs portable, with no installation	Finds devices that do not answer ping Shows MAC address vendors
Windows only and closed source Last release was 2023	Works only on the local network segment Command line only, usually needs root
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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