Fing Security vs Angry IP Scanner

Fing Security9.2Visit Angry IP Scanner8.1Visit

Higher score Fing Security #1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Fing Security

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Angry IP Scanner #4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Angry IP Scanner

• Fing Security fits best

  Home users who want broad network visibility

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning

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Side by side

Feature	Fing Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Angry IP Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.1
Ranking	#1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Home users who want broad network visibility	Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fing Security 0/3 · Angry IP Scanner 0/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Security checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Finds devices and records brand, model, OS, IP, and MAC details Checks router vulnerabilities and open ports, with unknown-device alerts Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day and troubleshooting tools	Scans IP ranges, random addresses, or address lists from files Combines host discovery, hostname resolution, MAC details, and port scanning Exports results and supports plugins plus a command-line interface
Cons	Free plan limits users to 3 scans per day Continuous monitoring and unlimited manual scans require Premium Shared workspaces and multi-user collaboration are in Professional	Focuses on network discovery, not Wi-Fi security checks or alerts Requires a desktop platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux Additional host data depends on plugins
Our verdict	Fing Security scans connected networks to identify devices, router vulnerabilities, open ports, unknown devices, and hidden cameras. Its device inventory includes brand, model, operating system, IP, and MAC details, while network access… Read the review →	Angry IP Scanner is a free, open-source desktop application for discovering hosts and scanning ports across local networks or the Internet. It suits network administrators, consultants, developers, and others who need a straightforward way… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fing Security — where it wins

  • Finds devices and records brand, model, OS, IP, and MAC details
  • Checks router vulnerabilities and open ports, with unknown-device alerts
  • Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day and troubleshooting tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits users to 3 scans per day
  • Continuous monitoring and unlimited manual scans require Premium
  • Shared workspaces and multi-user collaboration are in Professional

• Angry IP Scanner — where it wins

  • Scans IP ranges, random addresses, or address lists from files
  • Combines host discovery, hostname resolution, MAC details, and port scanning
  • Exports results and supports plugins plus a command-line interface

  Where it doesn't

  • Focuses on network discovery, not Wi-Fi security checks or alerts
  • Requires a desktop platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Additional host data depends on plugins

• Fing Security9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad Wi-Fi scanner for finding devices, checking risks, and monitoring networks.

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• Angry IP Scanner8.1/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop scanner for LAN discovery and port checks, not a Wi-Fi security auditor.

  Try Angry IP ScannerFull verdict →