HostedScan Security vs RustScan

HostedScan Security8.8Visit RRustScan8.4Visit

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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R RustScan #8 in Port Scanner Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit RustScan

• HostedScan Security fits best

  Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting

• RustScan fits best

  Fast Nmap-assisted network reconnaissance

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Side by side

Feature	HostedScan Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗	RRustScan 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Port Scanner Software	#8 in Port Scanner Software
Best for	Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting	Fast Nmap-assisted network reconnaissance
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$39/mo	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features HostedScan Security 3/4 · RustScan 2/4
Service detection	✓	✓
OS detection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Scheduled scans	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Cli
Scan scope	Internet	Network
Export formats	CSV, JSON, XML	greppable text
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	High-speed TCP and UDP scanning with adaptive tuning Supports IPv6, CIDR ranges, files, and configurable port lists Passes discovered ports to Nmap for deeper analysis
Cons	No time-unlimited free plan Basic covers 5 targets Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers	Command-line deployment requires terminal-based workflows Windows use is documented through Docker rather than native support Service and OS detection depend on Nmap passthrough
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 →	RustScan is an open-source command-line port scanner for penetration testers, security researchers, and network administrators. It scans hosts, IP addresses, and CIDR ranges, with support for IPv6, configurable port lists and ranges,… 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

• RustScan — where it wins

  • High-speed TCP and UDP scanning with adaptive tuning
  • Supports IPv6, CIDR ranges, files, and configurable port lists
  • Passes discovered ports to Nmap for deeper analysis

  Where it doesn't

  • Command-line deployment requires terminal-based workflows
  • Windows use is documented through Docker rather than native support
  • Service and OS detection depend on Nmap passthrough

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

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

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• RRustScan8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source CLI scanner for rapid reconnaissance and Nmap-based analysis.

  Visit RustScanFull verdict →