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arping vs arp-scan: catalog facts
arping	arp-scan
Free Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.	Free Free to download and use, with the source published on GitHub.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Checks local address use without relying on ICMP ping Reports the MAC address responding for an IP	Finds devices that do not answer ping Shows MAC address vendors
Designed for local network checks Requires command-line use	Works only on the local network segment Command line only, usually needs root
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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