Advanced IP Scanner for Mac & Linux
Advanced IP Scanner is Windows-only. DeviceShelf is the cross-platform pick — macOS, Windows and Linux — with device identification, a security report and monitoring.
Advanced IP Scanner is a handy free Windows tool with quick remote actions (RDP, Radmin, shared folders) — but it only runs on Windows and has no security report.
DeviceShelf gives you the same fast LAN discovery on macOS, Windows and Linux (plus mobile), and adds device identification, a real security report, a topology map and live monitoring — local-first.
DeviceShelf vs Advanced IP Scanner
| Feature | DeviceShelf | Advanced IP Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop: macOS / Windows / Linux | All three | Windows only |
| macOS & Linux support | ✓ | — |
| Mobile apps (iOS / Android) | ✓ | — |
| Pricing | One-time €39/€59 | Free |
| Local-first, no account needed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Device identification (vendor / type) | ✓ | ~ basic |
| AI device ID & chat (your own key) | ✓ | — |
| Security report / deep probes (TLS, SSH, SMB, HTTP) | ✓ | — |
| Presence monitoring & alerts | ✓ | — |
| Physical topology map (LLDP / CDP) 1 | ✓ | — |
| Quick-connect (SSH / RDP / VNC / SMB) | ✓ | ✓ (RDP/Radmin/shares) |
| 24/7 headless server edition | ✓ (beta) | — |
| MCP server (local AI assistant access) | ✓ (server edition) | — |
| REST API / webhooks | ✓ | — |
✓ = yes · — = no · ~ = limited or add-on required. As of June 2026, best-effort from public product pages; features may differ by plan and platform.
1 Platform- and permission-dependent: the topology map needs LLDP/CDP-capable switches.
Keep Advanced IP Scanner or switch?
Keep Advanced IP Scanner if you work only on Windows and want a free tool with quick RDP / Radmin / shared-folder access.
Switch to DeviceShelf if you need Mac or Linux (or mobile), or you want a security report, device identification, a topology map and live monitoring in one app.
Try it on your own network
DeviceShelf has a 7-day trial, no credit card required. Run Advanced IP Scanner and DeviceShelf side by side on your own LAN and compare what each one finds and shows you.
Download & start the free trial See the full 5-way comparison
All product names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mention here is for identification and comparison purposes only and does not imply any affiliation or endorsement. Details may change; if you spot something out of date, please let us know.