NETworkManager
NETworkManager is a free, open-source Windows application for network management and troubleshooting.
What NETworkManager is
NETworkManager is a free, open-source Windows application for network management and troubleshooting. It includes 27 tools, among them IP and port scanners, ping monitoring, traceroute, DNS lookup, remote desktop, SNMP, firewall, and Wake on LAN. Remote access options also include PowerShell, PuTTY, TigerVNC, and Web Console. Users can group hosts and networks into profiles, share settings across features, and encrypt profile files. Profiles can be imported from Active Directory by querying computer accounts over LDAP. Administrators can use config.json policies to override user settings, and the MSI installer supports centralized deployment through tools such as Intune, SCCM, and Group Policy. A portable ZIP runs without installation or administrator rights. The stated requirements are Windows 10 or Windows Server, x64 or ARM64, version 22H2 or later, and .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0. The app says it does not transfer information to other networked systems unless specifically requested.
Good
- Includes 27 network management and troubleshooting tools.
- Portable ZIP runs without installation or administrator rights.
- Profiles can be imported from Active Directory.
- Offers centralized deployment through common management tools.
- Free and open-source under GNU GPL v3.
Watch out
- Windows only.
- Requires Windows version 22H2 or later.
- Requires .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.
Who it suits
NETworkManager suits Windows users who need a set of network diagnostics and remote access tools in one application. Its profiles, policies, and deployment options may also suit administrators managing shared configurations.
Verdict
NETworkManager offers a broad set of diagnostics, remote access utilities, and deployment options at no cost. Check its Windows and runtime requirements before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From NETworkManager's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| NETworkManager | Free | No license or subscription stated |
The facts
Each one read from NETworkManager's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Active Directory
- Profiles can be imported from Active Directory by querying computer accounts over LDAP and bulk-importing results into a group.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Administration
- Administrators can define system-wide policies in config.json to override user settings and centrally control the app.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Built-in tools
- The app includes 27 tools, including IP and port scanners, ping monitor, traceroute, DNS lookup, remote desktop, SNMP, firewall, and Wake on LAN.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The MSI installer supports system-wide installation and centralized deployment through tools such as Intune, SCCM, and Group Policy.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Download integrity
- Official binaries and installers are code-signed, and downloads include SHA-256 checksums for verification.checked 2 Oct 2026
- License
- NETworkManager is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Optional services
- Optional integrations include GitHub API for update checks, ipify for public IP, ip-api.com for network information, and Cloudflare speed test services.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Portable option
- The portable ZIP runs without installation or administrator rights, with settings and profiles stored beside the executable.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The app says it does not transfer information to other networked systems unless specifically requested by the user or operator.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Users can organize hosts and networks into profiles with settings shared across features, and profile files can be encrypted.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NETworkManager is an open-source tool for managing networks and troubleshooting network problems.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- It provides remote desktop, PowerShell, PuTTY, TigerVNC, and Web Console tools in the app.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Themes and languages
- The app includes dark and light themes, multiple accent colors, custom theme support, and more than 16 languages.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platform
- The stated system requirements are Windows 10 or Windows Server x64/ARM64, version 22H2 or later, plus .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.checked 2 Oct 2026
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