Compare
FlashFuzz vs LAN Orangutan
LAN Orangutan is a network scanner with Tailscale support, while FlashFuzz runs inside the browser for URL-level reconnaissance.
FlashFuzzQuick URL fuzzing and secret scanning in-browser
LAN OrangutanTry our new network scanner with full Tailscale support!Which to pick
Pick FlashFuzz if you want…
- In-browser URL fuzzing and secret scanning
- Integrations with Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons (on FlashFuzz's list, not LAN Orangutan's)
Pick LAN Orangutan if you want…
- Lightweight network discovery with UI and CLI
- Network scanning with Tailscale
- Integrations with nmap, Tailscale or Linux (on LAN Orangutan's list, not FlashFuzz's)
Side by side
- What it is
- FlashFuzz:FlashFuzz is a browser extension that fuzzes URLs, scans for secrets, and performs quick port checks directly in open tabs.
- LAN Orangutan:LAN Orangutan is a self-hosted, open-source network scanner with persistent labeling and Tailscale support.
- Best for
- FlashFuzz:In-browser URL fuzzing and secret scanning
- LAN Orangutan:Lightweight network discovery with UI and CLI
- Who it’s for
- FlashFuzz:Security engineers and penetration testers needing fast in-browser reconnaissance
- LAN Orangutan:Homelab owners and IT admins who need quick network visibility.
- Pricing
- FlashFuzz:Free
- LAN Orangutan:Free
- Open source
- FlashFuzz:Yes, 55 GitHub stars
- LAN Orangutan:Yes, 999 GitHub stars
- Works with
- FlashFuzz:Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons
- LAN Orangutan:nmap, Tailscale, Linux, macOS, Windows
FlashFuzz features
- URL fuzzing. Fuzzes URLs across all open tabs to discover hidden endpoints.
- Custom wordlists. Supports built-in example lists or user-provided wordlists.
- Concurrent requests. Configurable batch size for parallel fuzzing requests.
- Secret scanning. Scans JavaScript files in tabs for API keys, tokens, and other secrets.
- Quick port scanning. Lightweight port checks on discovered hosts to identify open services.
- Export results. Exports findings for further analysis or reporting.
- Detailed snapshots. Shows request/response details for each discovered endpoint.
- Open source. Free to use under an MIT license with source code publicly available.
LAN Orangutan features
- Auto-discovery. Uses nmap to scan networks and retrieve IP, MAC, and vendor info.
- Persistent labeling. Label, group, and add notes to devices that persist across scans.
- Multi-network & Tailscale. Scan multiple subnets simultaneously and automatically include Tailscale peers.
- Modern web UI. Clean dashboard with light/dark mode showing all devices in a sortable table.
- Full CLI. Command-line interface with JSON output for scripting and automation.
- Cross-platform single binary. Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows with no external dependencies.
FlashFuzz vs LAN Orangutan FAQ
Is FlashFuzz or LAN Orangutan free?+
Yes, both are free.
Is FlashFuzz or LAN Orangutan open source?+
Yes, both are open source: FlashFuzz (Ademking/Flashfuzz on GitHub, MIT license) and LAN Orangutan (291-Group/LAN-Orangutan on GitHub, MIT license).
Do FlashFuzz and LAN Orangutan integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: FlashFuzz lists Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons; LAN Orangutan lists nmap, Tailscale, Linux, macOS and 1 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.