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NetAlertX vs DeviceShelf: catalog facts
NetAlertXDeviceShelf
Free

Free to run on your own hardware.

Paid

One payment of 59 euros after a 7-day free trial, no subscription.

Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
  • Continuous discovery of devices on the network
  • Alerts when devices appear or disappear
  • One-time payment covers desktop, mobile and server editions
  • No account and no telemetry
  • Needs a server or always-on machine to run
  • Setup takes more effort than a one-off scan
  • Paid after the 7-day trial
  • Closed source
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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