Fing Security
8.2#1 in network troubleshooting softwareFrom $79.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Fing Security | tcpdump |
|---|---|---|
| License | The Local API documentation identifies the API as proprietary, so Fing is not open-source software. | The project license permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms subject to its listed conditions. |
| Purpose | Fing checks router vulnerabilities, scans open ports, and detects network threats continuously and automatically. | tcpdump is a tool for network monitoring and data acquisition. |
Fing Security plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$8.99 a month
- Professional$19.99 a month
- Premium$79.99 a year
- Professional$179.99 a year
tcpdump plans
- tcpdumpFree
Pick Fing Security if…
Fing may suit home users who want to check connected devices and router risks, as well as IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses monitoring client networks. Its always-on option is for users able to run Fing Agent on Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS.
Pick tcpdump if…
tcpdump suits users who need a command-line tool for network monitoring or packet capture and are comfortable with its system-specific installation requirements. It can also suit developers who want source code or native packages.