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NetworkConnectLog vs WatchYourLAN: catalog facts
NetworkConnectLog	WatchYourLAN
Free Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and redistribute without charge.	Free Free to run yourself, with the source published on GitHub.
Windows	Linux, Self-hosted
No installation, runs as a single executable Can export the log automatically on every change	Notifications when an unknown device joins the network Online and offline history for each host
Smartphones that ignore ARP requests may appear disconnected Windows only	Covers the local network only Needs a machine that stays on to keep watching
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	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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