Software

ntopng CE won’t solve all your problems, and it’s not meant to. But if you want a lightweight, browser-based tool to show you what’s flowing through your network right now — without buying a license or learning SNMP OIDs — this is one of the best places to start.

Wireshark isn’t for everyone. But if you’re in ops, security, dev, or just want to know what’s going on underneath, it’s invaluable. Not friendly. Not fast. But honest.

Unicornscan isn’t here to replace Nmap. It follows a different path. It’s made for those moments when you need output — fast, at scale, and preferably without setting off alarms. It’s not something you’d use daily, but when you do need it, nothing else works quite the same.

Nmap on its own is a staple. Zenmap doesn’t replace it — it complements it. Together, they give you fast, flexible, and shareable network visibility without needing a full-blown vulnerability scanner. Whether you’re troubleshooting, auditing, or just curious, this pair shows you what’s really out there — one open port at a time.