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Fing vs netdiscover: catalog facts
Fing	netdiscover
Freemium A free version is available. Fing Premium is a paid subscription.	Free Free to download from its official repository.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Linux, Command line
Device identification is unusually accurate for a consumer scanner Alerts when a new device joins the network	Active and passive ARP discovery Works on networks without a DHCP server
Advanced features and history require a paid subscription Closed source, and device identification relies on their cloud database	Only discovers hosts on the local network segment Intended for authorized testing of networks you own or may scan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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