Nmap AlternativesOnly apps categorised as IP Scanners

The best IP Scanner alternative to Nmap is Angry IP Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Nmap and many of them are IP Scanners so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting IP Scanner alternatives to Nmap are Fing, Zenmap, Advanced IP Scanner and Port Authority.

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  1. Angry IP Scanner icon
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    Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast and simple IP and port scanning. It's lightweight, requires no installation, utilizes multithreading for speed, and is extendable via plugins. It pings IPs, resolves hostnames, determines MAC addresses, provides NetBIOS info, and saves results in various formats.

    76 Angry IP Scanner alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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  2. Fing icon
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    Discover all devices on your network with this trusted scanner. Monitor ISP performances, run speed tests, find hidden cameras, and check for vulnerabilities quickly. With multiplatform support and ad-free browsing, you can upgrade for more tools and enhanced network protection.

    86 Fing alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
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  3. Zenmap icon
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    Zenmap is the official cross-platform GUI for the Nmap Security Scanner. It is free and runs on Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, etc. Zenmap aims to make Nmap easy for beginners to use while providing advanced features for experienced Nmap users.

    52 Zenmap alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  4. Reliable and free network scanner to analyse LAN. The program shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, provides remote control of computers (via RDP and Radmin), and can even remotely switch computers off. It is easy to use and runs as a portable edition.

    70 Advanced IP Scanner alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. Port Authority icon
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    Android-focused port scanner quickly discovers hosts and delivers comprehensive network data. Displays local and remote device info, enabling detailed analysis for systems security.

    57 Port Authority alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. NETworkManager is a powerful tool for managing networks and troubleshoot network problems! It includes a variety of tools such as an IP scanner, Port Scanner, Ping Monitor, WiFi analyzer, PuTTY/RemoteDesktop with tabs or an LLDP/CDP capture (and many more) in a unified user...

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    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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  7. This fast, highly configurable IPv4/IPv6 scanner can streamline many of your network support procedures. Its well-designed interface, light weight and portability coupled with an extensive range of options and advanced features make SoftPerfect Network Scanner an invaluable...

    67 SoftPerfect Network Scanner alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. Tenable icon
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    Enables continuous monitoring of IT security, vulnerability detection, asset discovery, and compliance management using advanced algorithms for both cloud and on-premises networks, with collaborative tools, passive and active scanning, and detailed reporting.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. Advanced Port Scanner is a fast and free software for port scanning. It will allow you to quickly find all open ports (TCP and UDP) and detect versions of programs running on them. The utility includes many features simplifying network management.

    62 Advanced Port Scanner alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
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  10. MASSCAN icon
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    This is the fastest Internet port scanner. It can scan the entire Internet in under 6 minutes, transmitting 10 million packets per second.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  11. ZMap icon
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    ZMap is a fast single packet network scanner designed for Internet-wide network surveys. On a typical desktop computer with a gigabit Ethernet connection, ZMap is capable scanning the entire public IPv4 address space in under 45 minutes.

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  12. LanScan Pro icon
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    LanScan Pro is a simple and efficient IPv4 network scanner that discovers all active devices on any subnet: the local one, or any public subnet that you configure.

    31 LanScan Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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