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What it is

Fing Security checks routers and networks for vulnerabilities, open ports, and threats. Scheduled router checks look for known vulnerabilities, outdated firmware, DNS hijacking risks, and exposed management interfaces. It can alert users when an unknown device joins and show that device's brand, model, and type. Fing also scans connected Wi-Fi networks for cameras and spy devices using a database of over 12 million known camera models. Fing Agent can run on Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS for ongoing automated checks. Home Assistant, IFTTT, and the Fing Local API support presence data, network events, and custom automation. The maker identifies IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses as users for client audits and security monitoring. The free plan allows up to three scans per day; scheduled vulnerability scans and continuous threat detection require a subscription. Premium costs $7.99 per month and Professional costs $16.99 per month. Fing Desktop is available for Windows and macOS, but not currently Linux. Fing says it is SOC 2 Type II certified.

Spec sheet

What it does
Fing scans, monitors and secures home and small-business networks by identifying devices, tracking changes and exposing security issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Purpose
Fing checks router vulnerabilities, scans open ports, and detects network threats continuously and automatically.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Integrations
The maker lists Home Assistant, IFTTT, and the Fing Local API for presence data, network events, and custom automation.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
License
The Local API documentation identifies the API as proprietary, so Fing is not open-source software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Headquarters
Dublin 6, IrelandRead 28 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Founded
2009Read 28 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Agent subscription requirement
Fing Agent requires a paid subscription; Premium supports two agents and Professional supports three or more.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Alerts
Monitoring can send alerts when devices join or leave and when connectivity or security events occur.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Always-on monitoring
Fing Agent can run on Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS for 24/7 automated security checks.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
API authentication
Local API endpoints require an API key supplied in the auth query parameter and the key is generated in Fing Desktop settings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Cloud API
The Device Recognition Cloud API uses an X-API-KEY and offers a four-week development license before a production license agreement.Read 15 Oct 2026 · get.fing.com
Company founded
Fing was founded in 2009 by Carlo Medas and Marco De Angelis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Company history
Fing says it was founded in 2009 by Carlo Medas and Marco De Angelis and became part of Lansweeper in 2020.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Company ownership
Lansweeper announced its acquisition of Fing on October 14, 2020.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Company scale
Fing says its app has been downloaded more than 100 million times, performs over one million scans daily and serves over 50 million users.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Desktop requirements
Fing Desktop supports Windows versions still within extended support and current macOS; Windows Server is excluded.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.fing.com
Desktop support
Fing Desktop is available for Windows and macOS; the maker says it is not currently available for Linux.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Device discovery
The service lists connected devices with IP address, MAC address, manufacturer, model and operating-system information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Device recognition
Fing uses a large recognition database and machine-learning engine to classify device brands, models and categories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Documentation and support
Support consists of a Help Center knowledge base, direct support tickets, Reddit community and video tutorials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Event timeline
Paid monitoring plans provide a history of device changes, outages and test results in an event timeline.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Fingbox funding history
The 2016 Fingbox Indiegogo campaign reached 40,000 homes and raised more than $1.7 million.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Free tier limit
The Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day; the security FAQ says scheduled vulnerability scans and continuous threat detection require a subscription.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Hidden cameras
Fing scans connected Wi-Fi networks for cameras and spy devices using a database of over 12 million known camera models.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Home Assistant integration
Home Assistant can consume real-time Fing presence data through the Fing Local API for presence-based automations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
IFTTT integration
IFTTT applets can trigger notifications, smart-home actions or other workflows from Fing network events.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
ISP analysis
The product records download, upload and latency results, compares ISP performance and reports outages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Limit: Apple App Store
Complaints include automated support responses, unresolved hardware problems and reduced functionality after interface changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: Google Play mesh compatibility
A July 2026 reviewer said Fing missed devices on an Orbi mesh over Wi-Fi and required extensive support correspondence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: Google Play pricing and reliability
Reviewers reported paying $7.99 monthly without working alerts or refreshes and objected to increasing subscription restrictions on formerly free scans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: Trustpilot support and identification
Some Trustpilot reviewers report difficult-to-reach support, update frustrations and inaccurate identification of certain hardware.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Local API
Fing publishes a version 1.1.0 local HTTP API at localhost:49090/1/ for device, people and network data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Mobile compatibility
The iOS app requires iOS 16.4 or later, while the Google Play listing provides the Android app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Network control
Fing can block devices, pause internet access, limit internet time and schedule downtime when supported by the network setup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Network monitoring
Fing Desktop or Fing Agent can continuously monitor a network and synchronize results to the Fing account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.fing.com
Notable product news
Fing launched Fing Agent in 2024 as the successor to discontinued Fingbox hardware, targeting Raspberry Pi and Docker deployments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Payment security
Fing says payment data is encrypted and transmitted directly to its PCI DSS-compliant payment processor, Stripe, and that Fing does not collect or store bank or card details.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Praise: Apple App Store
Reviewers praise the free device list, parental monitoring, alerts, speed reports and ability to block individual devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: G2 simplicity
The sole G2 reviewer praised straightforward visibility into connected devices, removal of suspicious devices and quick speed testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: Trustpilot usability and support
Trustpilot’s review summary repeatedly highlights an intuitive network-monitoring app, useful scanning and generally fast, professional support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Professional use
Fing identifies IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses as users who can audit client networks and monitor security.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.6 out of 5 from 116K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 stars from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
4.5 out of 5 from 929K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.4 out of 5 from 1,387 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Router checks
Scheduled router checks look for known vulnerabilities, outdated firmware, DNS hijacking risks, and exposed management interfaces.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
SDK
Fing provides an Android and iOS Device Recognition SDK with asynchronous scanning, license-key validation and JSON results.Read 15 Oct 2026 · get.fing.com
Security certification
Fing states that it achieved SOC 2 Type II certification with an audit covering September 2025 through March 2026 and zero exceptions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Security checks
Security tools include open-port discovery, router vulnerability checks and hidden-camera detection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Self-hosted deployment
Fing Agent runs on Raspberry Pi, Linux servers, Docker containers and NAS container managers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Troubleshooting
Built-in diagnostics include ping, traceroute, DNS checks and internet speed testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Unknown devices
Fing alerts users when an unknown device connects and provides its brand, model, and type.Read 29 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Web access
Fing Web lets users view device, activity and performance data remotely, but requires a monitoring unit for collected data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com

Plans and prices

Premium Priced on request 2 monitored networks Read 21 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Professional Priced on request 3+ monitored networks Read 21 Sep 2026 · fing.com
Free Free Up to 3 scans per day · Internet speed tests · Network and ISP reporting · Troubleshooting tools Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Premium $8.99 a month monthly 2 monitored networks · Continuous monitoring · Full event timeline · Mobile and email notifications · Advanced security checks Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Professional $19.99 a month monthly 3+ monitored networks · Shared workspaces · Multi-user collaboration · Advanced search and reporting Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Premium $79.99 a year yearly 2 monitored networks · Continuous monitoring · Full event timeline · Mobile and email notifications · Advanced security checks Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com
Professional $179.99 a year yearly 3+ monitored networks · Shared workspaces · Multi-user collaboration · Advanced search and reporting Read 15 Oct 2026 · fing.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Checks routers for firmware and DNS risks.
  • Alerts on unknown network devices.
  • Fing Agent supports Raspberry Pi, Docker, and NAS.
  • Integrates with Home Assistant and IFTTT.

Limits

  • Free plan allows up to 3 scans per day.
  • Scheduled vulnerability scans require a subscription.
  • Desktop is not currently available for Linux.
  • Premium costs $7.99 per month.

Who it suits

It suits IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses that audit client networks or monitor security. Home users can also use its router checks and unknown-device alerts.

Fing Security in depth

Read the full write-up

Fing Security brings router checks, network discovery and device identification into one service. It is most useful for home network owners and IT consultants or small businesses auditing client networks. The trade-off is that the free plan supports occasional scans, while ongoing security checks require a paid plan.

Overview

Fing combines network inventory with checks for router vulnerabilities, open ports and network threats. It can flag an unknown device when it connects and show its brand, model and type, giving users more context than a connection alert alone. For households, that helps identify new arrivals on Wi-Fi; for consultants, it supports audits and monitoring across client networks.

Discovery is hybrid, and Fing supports asset inventory, scheduled discovery and SNMP discovery, with hybrid network scope. Its security focus is useful, but the free tier’s cap of three scans per day makes it a poor fit for users who expect persistent monitoring without a subscription.

Key features

Router checks and threat monitoring

Scheduled router checks look for known vulnerabilities, outdated firmware, DNS hijacking risks and exposed management interfaces. Fing also scans open ports and detects network threats continuously and automatically. The distinction between those capabilities and the free plan matters: scheduled vulnerability scans and continuous threat detection require a subscription, so free users should think of Fing as a tool for periodic checks rather than continuous protection.

Unknown devices and hidden cameras

When an unfamiliar device joins, Fing provides its brand, model and type. It also scans connected Wi-Fi networks for cameras and spy devices, drawing on a database of more than 12 million known camera models. Those features suit users who want to investigate unexpected devices or check a connected network for hidden cameras; they do not remove the need to decide whether a detected device is legitimate.

Always-on use and automation

Fing Agent can run on Raspberry Pi, Docker or NAS for 24/7 automated security checks, giving subscribers an option for always-on monitoring. Home Assistant, IFTTT and the Fing Local API support presence data, network events and custom automation. Fing says it is SOC 2 Type II certified. It also says payment data is encrypted and sent directly to PCI DSS-compliant processor Stripe, and that it does not collect or store bank or card details.

Pricing

Fing uses a freemium model. The Free plan costs nothing and includes up to three scans per day, internet speed tests, network and ISP reporting, and troubleshooting tools. It is appropriate for occasional checks, but not scheduled vulnerability scans or continuous threat detection.

Premium costs $7.99 a month, billed monthly. It includes two monitored networks, continuous scans, and advanced security and network control. This is the more natural fit for an individual or household that wants ongoing coverage, though the two-network limit may constrain users monitoring several sites.

Professional costs $16.99 a month, billed monthly. It includes three or more monitored networks, shared workspaces, multi-user collaboration and advanced reporting. Those additions make it the better match for consultants and small businesses that need to coordinate monitoring across networks; users who only need one or two networks may not need the collaboration features.

Platforms

Fing lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted platforms. Desktop support is narrower than that broad platform list suggests: Fing Desktop is available for Windows and macOS, but not currently Linux. For always-on security checks, Fing Agent can run on Raspberry Pi, Docker or NAS.

Who it's for

Fing is a sensible choice for home users who want router checks, device alerts and camera detection in one place, and for IT consultants, MSPs and small businesses that audit client networks. The Free plan can serve users who scan intermittently. Anyone who needs scheduled vulnerability checks or continuous threat detection should budget for a subscription, while users requiring Fing Desktop on Linux should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Useful combination of inventory and security checks: router vulnerability checks, open-port scans and device identification cover more than a simple network inventory.

Camera detection has a defined scope: scans use a database of over 12 million known camera models, which helps explain what the feature is designed to recognize.

Options for ongoing and collaborative use: Agent supports 24/7 checks, and Professional adds shared workspaces, multiple users and advanced reporting.

Free security monitoring is limited: three scans per day are included, but scheduled vulnerability scans and continuous threat detection require a subscription.

Desktop Linux is a gap: Fing Desktop is available for Windows and macOS, not Linux.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Network Discovery Software or Network Monitoring.

LOGINventory is worth considering if a free inventory tool for up to 20 devices is the priority; its Forever-Free plan has no time limit.

Domotz is an option for per-device pricing: its listed option costs $1.50 device per month, billed in bundles of 10.

OCS Inventory may suit readers who specifically want open-source inventory software and a community-developed project.

runZero may fit teams that want a free allowance with defined asset, organization, task and retention limits: its Community Edition includes 100 assets, one organization, 10 recurring tasks and 30 days of data retention.

Docusnap is an alternative with a paid annual plan starting at €465 a year and local installation.

LanTopoLog may be preferable for a one-time license: its LanTopoLog 2 plan costs $50 as a one-time purchase and covers one local network.

NetworkTonic is another freemium alternative.

Device42 is a paid alternative with custom annual subscription pricing based on device count.

Verdict

Choose Fing if you want router security checks, device alerts and camera detection together, especially for home networks or small-scale client monitoring. Its strongest reason to buy is the combination of practical security checks with options for continuous scans and automation; its main drawback is that the free plan does not provide scheduled or continuous security monitoring.

Verdict

Fing combines router checks, device alerts, and camera detection with options for ongoing monitoring and automation. The free tier is limited, and scheduled security scans require a subscription.

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