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Head-to-head · Port Scanner Software

Naabu vs ScanSearch

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Naabu #2 in Port Scanner Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Naabu
ScanSearch #3 in Port Scanner Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ScanSearch

Naabu leads on 0 checks, ScanSearch on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNaabu · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresScanSearch · 4 of 4

Naabu scores higher on our rubric for port scanner software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On deployment, Naabu gives you Cli where ScanSearch offers Cloud.

Naabu is the better fit for internet-scale CLI scanning with integrations. ScanSearch is the better fit for managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning.

  • Naabu fits best

    Internet-scale CLI scanning with integrations

  • ScanSearch fits best

    Managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning

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Side by side

Feature Naabu 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ScanSearch 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Port Scanner Software #3 in Port Scanner Software
Best for Internet-scale CLI scanning with integrations Managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $39/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Linux
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Naabu 2/4 · ScanSearch 4/4
Service detection ✓ ✓
OS detection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Scheduled scans Not checked yet ✓ (best)
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cli Cloud
Scan scope Internet Internet
Export formats JSON, CSV, TXT, STDOUT TXT, JSON, CSV
Our review
Pros
  • Supports SYN, CONNECT, UDP, IPv4, and IPv6 scanning
  • Combines Nmap and Shodan InternetDB with multiple target types
  • Exports JSON, CSV, TXT, and standard-output results
  • Scans IPs, CIDRs, ASNs, countries, domains, and target lists
  • Detects services, software, versions, operating systems, and vulnerabilities
  • Supports scheduled scans, monitoring, alerts, exports, and REST API access
Cons
  • Local CLI use requires command-line familiarity
  • Service-version detection requires a local Nmap installation
  • Narrower CLI focus than broader port-scanning platforms
  • Internet Scanner pricing varies by scan speed at $0.30 per kpps/month
  • Some advanced monitoring and scheduling capabilities require paid tiers
  • API base URLs are inconsistent and should be validated before integration
Our verdict

Naabu is an open-source command-line port scanner written in Go for security researchers, bug bounty hunters, penetration testers, and attack-surface discovery. It enumerates responsive ports across hosts, lists, CIDR ranges, ASNs, and…

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ScanSearch is a hosted internet scanner for penetration testers, bug-bounty hunters, security researchers, and defensive teams. Its live SYN scanning covers IPs, CIDR ranges, ASNs, countries, domains, and uploaded target lists. Results can…

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  1. NaabuPort Scanner Software 9.1Free plan
  2. ScanSearchPort Scanner Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Naabu — where it wins

    • Supports SYN, CONNECT, UDP, IPv4, and IPv6 scanning
    • Combines Nmap and Shodan InternetDB with multiple target types
    • Exports JSON, CSV, TXT, and standard-output results

    Where it doesn't

    • Local CLI use requires command-line familiarity
    • Service-version detection requires a local Nmap installation
    • Narrower CLI focus than broader port-scanning platforms

  • ScanSearch — where it wins

    • Scans IPs, CIDRs, ASNs, countries, domains, and target lists
    • Detects services, software, versions, operating systems, and vulnerabilities
    • Supports scheduled scans, monitoring, alerts, exports, and REST API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Internet Scanner pricing varies by scan speed at $0.30 per kpps/month
    • Some advanced monitoring and scheduling capabilities require paid tiers
    • API base URLs are inconsistent and should be validated before integration

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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