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LanScan vs arp-scan: catalog facts
LanScanarp-scan
Freemium

Free download, with a Pro version for $5.99 that shows unlimited hostnames.

Free

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

macOS Linux, Command line
  • Shows IP address, MAC address and vendor for each device
  • Resolves names over mDNS, SMB and DNS
  • Finds devices that do not answer ping
  • Shows MAC address vendors
  • macOS only
  • Free version limits how many hostnames are shown
  • Works only on the local network segment
  • Command line only, usually needs root
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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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