Nmap Alternatives

Nmap is described as 'Free, open-source utility for network security auditing and exploration with capabilities for OS detection, service identification, and large network scans' and is a very popular IP Scanner in the network & admin category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Nmap for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Nmap alternative is Fing, which is free. Other great apps like Nmap are Angry IP Scanner, Zenmap, Advanced IP Scanner and NetPeek.

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Nmap alternatives are mainly Network Monitors, but if you're looking for IP Scanners or Network Analyzers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, iPhone, Windows, Linux, Mac, Open Source and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Nmap.
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  1. Nutty icon
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    A simple application made for elementary OS to provide essential information on network related aspects. The information presented in as the following tabs.

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    • Linux
     
  2. WakeMeOnLan icon
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    Collect active network systems, like a network ascanner, in the local network and send WOL packets to wake up them using their MAC address.

    30 WakeMeOnLan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. netdiscover icon
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    Netdiscover is an active/passive address reconnaissance tool, mainly developed for those wireless networks without dhcp server, when you are wardriving. It can be also used on hub/switched networks.

    52 netdiscover alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  4. NetAdmin icon
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    NetAdmin is a fully automated powerful monitoring tool which continuously provides diverse information on the local network you are connected.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  5. Slitheris icon
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    Network Discovery for Windows is a next-generation network scanner, capable of gathering a wide array of information from network devices without credentials or agents.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  6. Koolyz icon
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    Your ultimate collection of 100+ free online tools, designed to simplify everyday tasks in seconds. Fast, smart, and easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Port Scanner Online is a user-friendly website that allows you to quickly and easily scan the ports of a target system over the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Dipiscan icon
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    Dipiscan is a free IP scanner that allows you to remotely retrieve information about machines on your network using a clear and ergonomic interface (as well as a command-line mode) . It also includes wakeonlan/shutdown and other advanced features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  9. Fingbox icon
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    Fingbox is a cloud system to monitor and manage your network, based on Fing Apps, Applications and Tools. It's a secure, cross-platform, comprehensive solution to discover devices, scan services, analyze and customize your networks, from anywhere.

    21 Fingbox alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. NetCrunch Tools is a completely free toolkit for network professionals, featuring Ping, Traceroute, Wake OnLAN, DNS Info, Who Is, Ping Scanner, Service Scanner, Open TCP Port Scanner, SNMP Scanner, DNS Audit and Mac Resolver in one.

    30 NetCrunch Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Tcproute is a tcp based traceroute console program for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Netoster icon
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    Netoster: Solving Your Network Mysteries.

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    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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