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NetAlertXMyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner
Free

Free to run on your own hardware.

 Paid

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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