Fing Security
8.2#1 in network troubleshooting softwareFrom $79.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFing Security vs Wireshark
What both publish
| Fact | Fing Security | Wireshark |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 1998 |
| License | The Local API documentation identifies the API as proprietary, so Fing is not open-source software. | Wireshark is open-source software released under the GNU General Public License version 2, and the downloaded version is the full version without a license fee. |
| Purpose | Fing checks router vulnerabilities, scans open ports, and detects network threats continuously and automatically. | Wireshark captures and interactively browses network traffic as a network protocol analyzer. |
Fing Security plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$8.99 a month
- Professional$19.99 a month
- Premium$79.99 a year
- Professional$179.99 a year
Wireshark plans
- WiresharkFree
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 Wireshark if…
Wireshark is suited to network professionals, security experts, developers, and educators who need to inspect captured traffic. It supports both graphical and terminal-based analysis.