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Network Scanner vs Fing: catalog facts
Network Scanner	Fing
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium A free version is available. Fing Premium is a paid subscription.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Shows IP, hostname, open ports and device type No root required	Device identification is unusually accurate for a consumer scanner Alerts when a new device joins the network
Android only Scans only the local network the phone is on	Advanced features and history require a paid subscription Closed source, and device identification relies on their cloud database
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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