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arp-scan vs LanScan: catalog facts
arp-scanLanScan
Free

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

Freemium

Free download, with a Pro version for $5.99 that shows unlimited hostnames.

Linux, Command line macOS
  • Finds devices that do not answer ping
  • Shows MAC address vendors
  • Shows IP address, MAC address and vendor for each device
  • Resolves names over mDNS, SMB and DNS
  • Works only on the local network segment
  • Command line only, usually needs root
  • macOS only
  • Free version limits how many hostnames are shown
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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