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netdiscover vs Fing: catalog facts
netdiscover	Fing
Free Free to download from its official repository.	Freemium A free version is available. Fing Premium is a paid subscription.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Active and passive ARP discovery Works on networks without a DHCP server	Device identification is unusually accurate for a consumer scanner Alerts when a new device joins the network
Only discovers hosts on the local network segment Intended for authorized testing of networks you own or may scan	Advanced features and history require a paid subscription Closed source, and device identification relies on their cloud database
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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