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Head-to-head · Port Scanner Software

ScanSearch vs HostedScan Security

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
HostedScan Security #4 in Port Scanner Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HostedScan

ScanSearch leads on 1 check, HostedScan Security on 0, and 5 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 scoreScanSearch · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly ScanSearch
  • Free trialonly HostedScan Security
  • Most featuresScanSearch · 4 of 4

ScanSearch scores higher on our rubric for port scanner software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

ScanSearch offers free plan; HostedScan Security doesn't.

ScanSearch is the better fit for managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning. HostedScan Security is the better fit for teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting.

  • ScanSearch fits best

    Managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning

  • HostedScan Security fits best

    Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting

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Side by side

Feature ScanSearch 8.9/10 Visit ↗ HostedScan Security 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #3 in Port Scanner Software #4 in Port Scanner Software
Best for Managed attack-surface and vulnerability scanning Teams needing hosted recurring scans and reporting
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/mo $39/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR SOC 2, SSO/SAML
Integrations 3 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ScanSearch 4/4 · HostedScan Security 3/4
Service detection ✓ ✓
OS detection ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scheduled scans ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Scan scope Internet Internet
Export formats TXT, JSON, CSV CSV, JSON, XML
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
  • TCP and UDP scanning with running-service discovery
  • Scheduled scans, vulnerability tracking, and custom reporting
  • API, webhooks, integrations, SSO, and workspace controls
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 time-unlimited free plan
  • Basic covers 5 targets
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers
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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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. ScanSearchPort Scanner Software 8.9Free plan
  2. HostedScan SecurityPort Scanner Software 8.814-day trial

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

  • 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
  • ScanSearch8.9/10 · Free plan

    A cloud scanner for internet exposure, vulnerability matching, monitoring, and API-driven workflows.

    Visit ScanSearchFull verdict →
  • HostedScan Security8.8/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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