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Head-to-head · Port Scanner Software

ScanSearch vs Angry IP Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ScanSearch #3 in Port Scanner Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ScanSearch
Angry IP Scanner #6 in Port Scanner Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Try Angry IP Scanner

ScanSearch 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 scoreScanSearch · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresScanSearch · 4 of 4

ScanSearch scores higher on our rubric for port scanner software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

On deployment, Angry IP Scanner gives you Desktop where ScanSearch offers Cloud.

ScanSearch is the better fit for managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning. Angry IP Scanner is the better fit for simple free GUI network and port scanning.

  • ScanSearch fits best

    Managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning

  • Angry IP Scanner fits best

    Simple free GUI network and port scanning

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Side by side

Feature ScanSearch 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Angry IP Scanner 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #3 in Port Scanner Software #6 in Port Scanner Software
Best for Managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning Simple free GUI network and port scanning
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $39/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Web, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScanSearch 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 TXT, JSON, CSV Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No AI-assisted features
  • Desktop deployment is not a browser-based workflow
  • Detection depth is narrower than Nmap's
Our verdict

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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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. ScanSearchPort Scanner Software 8.9Free plan
  2. Angry IP ScannerPort Scanner Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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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