Dipiscan
Dipiscan is a Windows desktop utility for scanning IP ranges and retrieving details about machines on a network.
What Dipiscan is
Dipiscan is a Windows desktop utility for scanning IP ranges and retrieving details about machines on a network. It can look up a machine by IP address, NetBIOS name, or DNS, and show the route taken to reach another machine. The utility can also monitor a machine for changes since an earlier scan. Users can add custom commands to its right-click menu. Dipiscan is available as an installer or as a portable version that runs without installation. The listed supported Windows versions are 7, 8, 10, and 11. It is freeware, listed as free. The maker notes that some antivirus tools may flag its .NET programs because they are obfuscated to prevent decompilation. Dipisoft, the maker, is described as a one-person operation run by Damien Ponnelle.
Good
- Looks up machines by IP address, NetBIOS name, or DNS.
- Displays the route to another machine.
- Can monitor machines for changes since a prior scan.
- Portable version runs without installation.
Watch out
- Some antivirus tools may flag its .NET programs.
- Supported Windows versions are 7, 8, 10, and 11.
Who it suits
Dipiscan suits Windows users who need to inspect machines across IP ranges or check changes between scans. The portable version may suit people who prefer to run the utility without installing it.
Verdict
Dipiscan offers network scanning, route lookup, and change monitoring as free Windows software. Users can choose an installer or a portable version, but should know that antivirus flags are possible.
Plans and prices
From Dipiscan's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Freeware | Free | Freeware · Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 |
The facts
Each one read from Dipiscan's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Change monitoring
- It can monitor a machine for changes since the previous scan.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Custom commands
- Users can add custom commands to the right-click menu.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- Dipiscan is available in portable and installer versions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Network route
- It can show the network route taken to reach another machine.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Portable use
- The portable version can be used without installing the program.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Dipiscan scans IP ranges and retrieves information about machines on a network.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security note
- The maker says some antivirus tools may flag its .NET programs because they are obfuscated to prevent decompilation.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- The maker describes Dipisoft as a one-person operation run by Damien Ponnelle.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Machine lookup
- It can look up a machine by IP address, NetBIOS name, or DNS.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported Windows
- The listing specifies Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.checked 9 Oct 2026
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