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NetAlertXNetworkConnectLog
Free

Free to run on your own hardware.

 Free

Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and redistribute without charge.

Self-hosted Windows
  • Continuous discovery of devices on the network
  • Alerts when devices appear or disappear
  • No installation, runs as a single executable
  • Can export the log automatically on every change
  • Needs a server or always-on machine to run
  • Setup takes more effort than a one-off scan
  • Smartphones that ignore ARP requests may appear disconnected
  • Windows only
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Freeware
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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