Nmap vs HostedScan Security

NNmap9.4Visit HostedScan Security8.8Visit

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

• Nmap fits best

  Broad, mature free scanning across major platforms

• HostedScan Security fits best

  Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting

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Side by side

Feature	NNmap 9.4/10 Visit ↗	HostedScan Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Port Scanner Software	#4 in Port Scanner Software
Best for	Broad, mature free scanning across major platforms	Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$39/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Nmap 0/4 · HostedScan Security 3/4
Service detection	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
OS detection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Scheduled scans	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Scan scope	Not checked yet	Internet
Export formats	Not checked yet	CSV, JSON, XML
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	TCP and UDP scanning with running-service discovery Scheduled scans, vulnerability tracking, and custom reporting API, webhooks, integrations, SSO, and workspace controls
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 time-unlimited free plan Basic covers 5 targets Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers
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 →	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 →

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

• 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

• NNmap9.4/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit NmapFull verdict →
• HostedScan Security8.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit HostedScanFull verdict →