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Head-to-head · Port Scanner Software

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner vs HostedScan Security

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Pentest-Tools Port Scanner #4 in Port Scanner Software 8.1/10 Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Pentest-Tools
HostedScan Security #5 in Port Scanner Software 8.0/10 From $39/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HostedScan

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner leads on 2 checks, HostedScan Security on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 · 8.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceHostedScan Security · $39/mo
  • Free planonly 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: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner offers free plan; HostedScan Security doesn't. HostedScan Security is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $95/mo. Pentest-Tools Port Scanner offers os detection; HostedScan Security doesn't publish it.

Pentest-Tools Port Scanner is the better fit for professional web-based pentesting workflows. HostedScan Security is the better fit for teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting.

  • Pentest-Tools Port Scanner fits best

    Professional web-based pentesting workflows

  • HostedScan Security fits best

    Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting

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Side by side

Feature Pentest-Tools Port Scanner 8.1/10 Visit ↗ HostedScan Security 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 8.0
Ranking #4 in Port Scanner Software #5 in Port Scanner Software
Best for Professional web-based pentesting workflows Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $95/mo $39/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 7 days · card required 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations 11 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Pentest-Tools Port Scanner 4/4 · HostedScan Security 3/4
Service detection ✓ ✓
OS detection ✓ (best) Not published
Scheduled scans ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Scan scope Internet Internet
Export formats CSV, JSON, PDF CSV, JSON, XML
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
  • TCP and UDP scanning with running-service discovery
  • Scheduled scans, vulnerability tracking, and custom reporting
  • API, webhooks, integrations, SSO, and workspace controls
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 time-unlimited free plan
  • Basic covers 5 targets
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers
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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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…

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  1. Pentest-Tools Port ScannerPort Scanner Software 8.1Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial
  2. HostedScan SecurityPort Scanner Software 8.0From $39/mo · 14-day trial

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

  • 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
  • Pentest-Tools Port Scanner8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $95/mo · 7-day trial

    A deep, workflow-ready port scanner for professional security teams.

    Visit Pentest-ToolsFull verdict →
  • HostedScan Security8.0/10 · From $39/mo · 14-day trial

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

    Visit HostedScanFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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