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netdiscover vs PingTester

A side-by-side look at netdiscover and PingTester. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

netdiscover

netdiscover

Network & Admin

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.

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PingTester

PingTester

Network & Admin

PingTester is an open-source speed testing tool that measures latency and packet loss by sending ICMP ping packets. It has basic features like history graphs, shareable test links, and server groupings.

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