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Ning vs Network Scanner: catalog facts
Ning	Network Scanner
Free Free and open source under the LGPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Android	Android
Combines ping, ARP and service discovery TCP and UDP port scanning	Shows IP, hostname, open ports and device type No root required
No saved scan history yet Android only	Android only Scans only the local network the phone is on
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: LGPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0-only
No account 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 October 2, 2026

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