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NetworkConnectLog vs NetAlertX: catalog facts
NetworkConnectLog	NetAlertX
Free Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and redistribute without charge.	Free Free to run on your own hardware.
Windows	Self-hosted
No installation, runs as a single executable Can export the log automatically on every change	Continuous discovery of devices on the network Alerts when devices appear or disappear
Smartphones that ignore ARP requests may appear disconnected Windows only	Needs a server or always-on machine to run Setup takes more effort than a one-off scan
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License: Freeware	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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