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Vernet vs DeviceShelf: catalog facts
Vernet	DeviceShelf
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.	Paid One payment of 59 euros after a 7-day free trial, no subscription.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted
Finds devices on the local network Open port scanning for a target IP	One-time payment covers desktop, mobile and server editions No account and no telemetry
Android only Port scanning should only be used on networks you are allowed to test	Paid after the 7-day trial Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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