Compare software

iputilsarping
Free

Free and open source under the BSD and GPL licences.

 Free

Free and open source under GPL-2.0-or-later.

Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • The canonical implementations of ping and friends on Linux
  • Maintained with proper IPv6 support and capability-based privileges
  • Checks local address use without relying on ICMP ping
  • Reports the MAC address responding for an IP
  • Linux only
  • Individual tools are deliberately minimal
  • Designed for local network checks
  • Requires command-line use
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.