Angry IP Scanner vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner

Angry IP Scanner8.1Visit SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8Visit

Higher score Angry IP Scanner #4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Angry IP Scanner

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SoftPerfect Network Scanner #6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner fits best

  Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics

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Side by side

Feature	Angry IP Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗	SoftPerfect Network Scanner 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.8
Ranking	#4 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Free, cross-platform LAN and port scanning	Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Angry IP Scanner 0/3 · SoftPerfect Network Scanner 0/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Security checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Scans IP ranges, random addresses, or address lists from files Combines host discovery, hostname resolution, MAC details, and port scanning Exports results and supports plugins plus a command-line interface	Discovers IPv4 and IPv6 devices and scans TCP, UDP and SNMP ports Monitors latency, packet loss and jitter, with background notifications Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and integrates with Nmap
Cons	Focuses on network discovery, not Wi-Fi security checks or alerts Requires a desktop platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux Additional host data depends on plugins	Paid product with no permanent unrestricted free plan Not focused specifically on Wi-Fi security scanning The unlimited-duration trial is limited to displaying 10 devices
Our verdict	Angry IP Scanner is a free, open-source desktop application for discovering hosts and scanning ports across local networks or the Internet. It suits network administrators, consultants, developers, and others who need a straightforward way… Read the review →	SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a desktop network administration tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is aimed at system administrators, businesses, home users and network support work that calls for device discovery, inventory or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Angry IP Scanner — where it wins

  • Scans IP ranges, random addresses, or address lists from files
  • Combines host discovery, hostname resolution, MAC details, and port scanning
  • Exports results and supports plugins plus a command-line interface

  Where it doesn't

  • Focuses on network discovery, not Wi-Fi security checks or alerts
  • Requires a desktop platform: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Additional host data depends on plugins

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner — where it wins

  • Discovers IPv4 and IPv6 devices and scans TCP, UDP and SNMP ports
  • Monitors latency, packet loss and jitter, with background notifications
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and integrates with Nmap

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no permanent unrestricted free plan
  • Not focused specifically on Wi-Fi security scanning
  • The unlimited-duration trial is limited to displaying 10 devices

• Angry IP Scanner8.1/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop scanner for LAN discovery and port checks, not a Wi-Fi security auditor.

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• SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8/10 · Paid

  A broad desktop network scanner for diagnostics, rather than a dedicated Wi-Fi security app.

  Visit SoftPerfectFull verdict →