Angry IP Scanner vs Wireless Network Watcher: catalog facts
 Angry IP Scanner |  Wireless Network Watcher |
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Free Free and open source under GPL v2. |
Free Freeware from NirSoft with no paid tier. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows |
- Scans a local network or an internet range, by range, random selection or an address file
- Extensible through data fetchers for hostname, MAC address, ports and more
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- Shows the adapter manufacturer to help identify each device
- Background scan with alerts for new devices
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- Needs a Java runtime, which the packaged builds bundle but the bare jar does not
- The macOS build has been looking for a maintainer since 2019
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- Can only scan the wireless network you are currently connected to
- Built-in MAC vendor database may lag behind new assignments
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: GPL-2.0 |
License: Freeware |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 20, 2026 | Checked October 8, 2026 |
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