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Head-to-head · Port Scanner Software

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner vs Angry IP Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score 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
Angry IP Scanner #6 in Port Scanner Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Try Angry IP Scanner

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner leads on 0 checks, Angry IP Scanner 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 scorePentest-Tools Port Scanner · 8.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Pentest-Tools Port Scanner
  • Most featuresPentest-Tools Port Scanner · 4 of 4

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner scores higher on our rubric for port scanner software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

On deployment, Angry IP Scanner gives you Desktop where Pentest-Tools Port Scanner offers Cloud.

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner is the better fit for professional web-based pentesting workflows. Angry IP Scanner is the better fit for simple free GUI network and port scanning.

  • Pentest-Tools Port Scanner fits best

    Professional web-based pentesting workflows

  • Angry IP Scanner fits best

    Simple free GUI network and port scanning

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Side by side

Feature Pentest-Tools Port Scanner 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Angry IP Scanner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Port Scanner Software #6 in Port Scanner Software
Best for Professional web-based pentesting workflows Simple free GUI network and port scanning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $95/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pentest-Tools Port Scanner 4/4 · Angry IP Scanner 0/4
Service detection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
OS detection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scheduled scans ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Scan scope Internet Not checked yet
Export formats CSV, JSON, PDF Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scans TCP and UDP ports across up to 65,535 ports
  • Detects service versions and operating systems
  • Supports scheduling, exports, APIs, and workflow integrations
  • 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
  • Paid plans start at $95 per month
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-tier plans
  • Internet-facing and authorized infrastructure focus may not fit every team
  • No AI-assisted features
  • Desktop deployment is not a browser-based workflow
  • Detection depth is narrower than Nmap's
Our verdict

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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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…

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  1. Pentest-Tools Port ScannerPort Scanner Software 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Angry IP ScannerPort Scanner Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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