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MyLanViewer Network/IP ScannerNetAlertX
Paid

Commercial software with a registration page; check the site for current terms.

 Free

Free to run on your own hardware.

Windows Self-hosted
  • Detailed per-device information including MAC and NIC vendor
  • Alerts when new devices join the network
  • Continuous discovery of devices on the network
  • Alerts when devices appear or disappear
  • Windows only
  • Requires registration for full use
  • Needs a server or always-on machine to run
  • Setup takes more effort than a one-off scan
Downloadable app Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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