HostedScan Security vs Angry IP Scanner

HostedScan Security8.8Visit Angry IP Scanner8.6Visit

Higher score HostedScan Security #4 in Port Scanner Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HostedScan

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Angry IP Scanner #6 in Port Scanner Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Try Angry IP Scanner

• HostedScan Security fits best

  Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Simple free GUI network and port scanning

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Side by side

Feature	HostedScan Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Angry IP Scanner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Port Scanner Software	#6 in Port Scanner Software
Best for	Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting	Simple free GUI network and port scanning
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$39/mo	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HostedScan Security 3/4 · Angry IP Scanner 0/4
Service detection	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
OS detection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled scans	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Scan scope	Internet	Not checked yet
Export formats	CSV, JSON, XML	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	TCP and UDP scanning with running-service discovery Scheduled scans, vulnerability tracking, and custom reporting API, webhooks, integrations, SSO, and workspace controls	Free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux Multithreaded scans cover IP ranges, random addresses, and address files Exports results and extends collection through plugins and CLI access
Cons	No time-unlimited free plan Basic covers 5 targets Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers	No AI-assisted features Desktop deployment is not a browser-based workflow Detection depth is narrower than Nmap's
Our verdict	HostedScan Security is a cloud-based port and vulnerability-scanning platform for MSPs, IT teams, and security professionals. Its web and API access supports TCP and UDP scans powered by Nmap across servers, networks, and devices, with… Read the review →	Angry IP Scanner is a free, open-source desktop network scanner for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is aimed at network administrators, consultants, developers, enterprises, government agencies, and others who need a straightforward way to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HostedScan Security — where it wins

  • TCP and UDP scanning with running-service discovery
  • Scheduled scans, vulnerability tracking, and custom reporting
  • API, webhooks, integrations, SSO, and workspace controls

  Where it doesn't

  • No time-unlimited free plan
  • Basic covers 5 targets
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers

• Angry IP Scanner — where it wins

  • Free, open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Multithreaded scans cover IP ranges, random addresses, and address files
  • Exports results and extends collection through plugins and CLI access

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI-assisted features
  • Desktop deployment is not a browser-based workflow
  • Detection depth is narrower than Nmap's

• HostedScan Security8.8/10 · 14-day trial

  Hosted recurring scans, reporting, and security workflows for infrastructure teams.

  Visit HostedScanFull verdict →
• Angry IP Scanner8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free GUI scanner for straightforward network discovery and port checks.

  Try Angry IP ScannerFull verdict →