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arp-scanarping
Free

Free to download and use, with the source published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Finds devices that do not answer ping
  • Shows MAC address vendors
  • Checks local address use without relying on ICMP ping
  • Reports the MAC address responding for an IP
  • Works only on the local network segment
  • Command line only, usually needs root
  • Designed for local network checks
  • Requires command-line use
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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