netdiscover vs NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot

Struggling to choose between netdiscover and NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

netdiscover is a Network & Admin solution with tags like network, scanner, arp, discovery.

It boasts features such as Active and passive host discovery, Detects live hosts on a network by sending ARP requests, Prints IP address, MAC address and hostname of discovered devices, Can scan entire subnet or custom IP range, Lightweight and fast host discovery, Open source and cross-platform and pros including Easy to use with simple command line interface, Fast and efficient host discovery, Identifies active hosts accurately, Works on Linux, Mac and Windows, Free and open source.

On the other hand, NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot is a Network & Admin product tagged with network, monitoring, troubleshooting, opensource.

Its standout features include Network connection monitoring, Network troubleshooting, Network configuration management, Supports various network protocols, Graphical user interface, Command-line interface, Detailed network information, Export network data to various formats, and it shines with pros like Open-source and free to use, Comprehensive network management capabilities, User-friendly interface, Supports a wide range of network protocols, Customizable and extensible.

To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of these two products, delving into their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more. Get ready to explore the nuances that set them apart and determine which one is the perfect fit for your requirements.

netdiscover

netdiscover

netdiscover is an open-source network scanner used to actively detect live hosts on a network. It sends ARP requests to identify active devices and prints the IP address, MAC address, and hostname if available.

Categories:
Network & Admin Network Discovery
network scanner arp discovery

Netdiscover Features

  1. Active and passive host discovery
  2. Detects live hosts on a network by sending ARP requests
  3. Prints IP address, MAC address and hostname of discovered devices
  4. Can scan entire subnet or custom IP range
  5. Lightweight and fast host discovery
  6. Open source and cross-platform

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Easy to use with simple command line interface

Fast and efficient host discovery

Identifies active hosts accurately

Works on Linux, Mac and Windows

Free and open source

Cons

Only does basic host discovery, no advanced scanning features

May miss some hosts if ARP requests are blocked by firewall

Requires root/admin privileges to scan network

No official graphical user interface

NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot

NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot

NETworkManager is an open-source network monitoring tool for Windows. It allows monitoring network connections, troubleshooting network issues, and managing network configurations. Useful for admins and power users.

Categories:
Network & Admin Monitoring
network monitoring troubleshooting opensource

NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot Features

  1. Network connection monitoring
  2. Network troubleshooting
  3. Network configuration management
  4. Supports various network protocols
  5. Graphical user interface
  6. Command-line interface
  7. Detailed network information
  8. Export network data to various formats

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Open-source and free to use

Comprehensive network management capabilities

User-friendly interface

Supports a wide range of network protocols

Customizable and extensible

Cons

Limited to Windows operating system

May require some technical knowledge to use effectively

Fewer features compared to enterprise-level network monitoring tools