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WatchYourLAN vs Advanced IP Scanner: catalog facts
WatchYourLAN	Advanced IP Scanner
Free Free to run yourself, with the source published on GitHub.	Free Free, closed source, from Famatech. Development appears stalled; version 2.5.4594.1 dates…
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows
Notifications when an unknown device joins the network Online and offline history for each host	Lists hostname, IP, MAC, manufacturer and shared folders in one sweep Runs portable, with no installation
Covers the local network only Needs a machine that stays on to keep watching	Windows only and closed source Last release was 2023
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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