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Fing vs DeviceShelf: catalog facts
FingDeviceShelf
Freemium

A free version is available. Fing Premium is a paid subscription.

Paid

One payment of 59 euros after a 7-day free trial, no subscription.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Device identification is unusually accurate for a consumer scanner
  • Alerts when a new device joins the network
  • One-time payment covers desktop, mobile and server editions
  • No account and no telemetry
  • Advanced features and history require a paid subscription
  • Closed source, and device identification relies on their cloud database
  • Paid after the 7-day trial
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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