Network admin software, reviewed by someone who runs it
Hand-written reviews and practical guides for network scanners, monitoring platforms and RMM tools. Every page says plainly what a tool does well, where it falls short, and how to get the genuine file from the vendor's own site. We are not the vendor of anything here, we host no installers, and no link is ordered for pay.
23 tools tracked, 10 of them open source. Last reviewed .
Three kinds of tool, one reference
Where most people start
NmapNPSLOpen-source network discovery and security auditing tool with a powerful scripting engine.Nmap ProjectWiresharkGPLv2Open-source packet analyzer for network troubleshooting, analysis and protocol inspection.Wireshark FoundationAngry IP ScannerGPLv2Lightweight, cross-platform open-source IP address and port scanner.Anton KeksAdvanced IP ScannerFreewareFree Windows LAN scanner for device discovery, shared folders and remote access.FamatechPRTG Network MonitorTrialAll-in-one infrastructure monitoring with sensor-based subscription licensing, self-managed or cloud-hosted.Paessler