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iputilsarp-scan
Free

Free and open source under the BSD and GPL licences.

 Free

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

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • The canonical implementations of ping and friends on Linux
  • Maintained with proper IPv6 support and capability-based privileges
  • Finds devices that do not answer ping
  • Shows MAC address vendors
  • Linux only
  • Individual tools are deliberately minimal
  • Works only on the local network segment
  • Command line only, usually needs root
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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