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Head-to-head · Port Scanner Software

HostedScan Security vs Pentest-Tools Port Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score HostedScan Security #4 in Port Scanner Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HostedScan
Pentest-Tools Port Scanner #5 in Port Scanner Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools

HostedScan Security leads on 1 check, Pentest-Tools Port Scanner on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHostedScan Security · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceHostedScan Security · $39/mo
  • Free planonly Pentest-Tools Port Scanner
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresPentest-Tools Port Scanner · 4 of 4

HostedScan Security scores higher on our rubric for port scanner software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner offers free plan; HostedScan Security doesn't. HostedScan Security is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $95/mo.

HostedScan Security is the better fit for teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting. Pentest-Tools Port Scanner is the better fit for professional web-based pentesting workflows.

  • HostedScan Security fits best

    Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting

  • Pentest-Tools Port Scanner fits best

    Professional web-based pentesting workflows

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Side by side

Feature HostedScan Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Pentest-Tools Port Scanner 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #4 in Port Scanner Software #5 in Port Scanner Software
Best for Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting Professional web-based pentesting workflows
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $39/mo (best) $95/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days · card required
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, SSO/SAML GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HostedScan Security 3/4 · Pentest-Tools Port Scanner 4/4
Service detection ✓ ✓
OS detection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled scans ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Scan scope Internet Internet
Export formats CSV, JSON, XML CSV, JSON, PDF
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
  • Scans TCP and UDP ports across up to 65,535 ports
  • Detects service versions and operating systems
  • Supports scheduling, exports, APIs, and workflow integrations
Cons
  • No time-unlimited free plan
  • Basic covers 5 targets
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers
  • Paid plans start at $95 per month
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • Internet-facing and authorized infrastructure focus may not fit every team
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…

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Pentest-Tools Port Scanner is a cloud-hosted online scanner based on Nmap for penetration testers, security teams, consultants, managed service providers, and organizations assessing internet-facing or authorized internal infrastructure.…

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  1. HostedScan SecurityPort Scanner Software 8.814-day trial
  2. Pentest-Tools Port ScannerPort Scanner Software 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • Pentest-Tools Port Scanner — where it wins

    • Scans TCP and UDP ports across up to 65,535 ports
    • Detects service versions and operating systems
    • Supports scheduling, exports, APIs, and workflow integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $95 per month
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
    • Internet-facing and authorized infrastructure focus may not fit every team

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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