Nmap vs Angry IP Scanner

NNmap9.4Visit Angry IP Scanner8.6Visit

Higher score N Nmap #1 in Port Scanner Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Nmap

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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

• Nmap fits best

  Broad, mature free scanning across major platforms

• Angry IP Scanner fits best

  Simple free GUI network and port scanning

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Side by side

Feature	NNmap 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Angry IP Scanner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Port Scanner Software	#6 in Port Scanner Software
Best for	Broad, mature free scanning across major platforms	Simple free GUI network and port scanning
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nmap 0/4 · Angry IP Scanner 0/4
Service detection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
OS detection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled scans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Scan scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Comprehensive TCP and UDP scanning with service and OS detection Zenmap adds profiles, result comparison, history, and topology views Free, open-source coverage across Windows, macOS, and Linux	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	Primarily command-line operated, which can increase the learning curve No built-in AI features OEM redistribution or embedding requires a separate license	No AI-assisted features Desktop deployment is not a browser-based workflow Detection depth is narrower than Nmap's
Our verdict	Nmap is a free, open-source network discovery and security auditing tool for network and security professionals. It identifies hosts, open TCP and UDP ports, services and versions, operating systems, device types, and network paths. Its… 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

• Nmap — where it wins

  • Comprehensive TCP and UDP scanning with service and OS detection
  • Zenmap adds profiles, result comparison, history, and topology views
  • Free, open-source coverage across Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily command-line operated, which can increase the learning curve
  • No built-in AI features
  • OEM redistribution or embedding requires a separate license

• 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

• NNmap9.4/10 · Free plan

  A mature, broad port scanner with deep command-line capabilities and useful companion tools.

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

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

  Try Angry IP ScannerFull verdict →