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Angry IP Scanner

Free#17 of 37 in Network Diagnostic SoftwareWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps Port Scanner Software

Angry IP Scanner: A free desktop scanner for host discovery, ports, exports, and command-line workflows. Ranked #17 of 37 in Network Diagnostic Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free cross-platform host scanning.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free cross-platform host scanning
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Multithreaded scans cover IP ranges, random addresses, and address files
- Exports results and extends scanning through plugins and CLI support
Where it doesn't
- Focused on discovery rather than route or packet-loss analysis
- Desktop deployment may not suit centralized network monitoring
- Advanced host information depends on available plugins

Our verdict on Angry IP Scanner

Angry IP Scanner is a free, open-source desktop network scanner for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed for network administrators, consultants, developers, enterprises, government agencies, and others investigating or managing networks. The scanner can scan local networks and the Internet, work through IP ranges, random addresses, or file-based address lists, and use multithreading to process scans. Its core workflow centers on discovering hosts and collecting practical details such as reachability, hostnames, MAC addresses, and open ports.

Its strongest fit is broad host discovery across a cross-platform desktop environment. Users can check whether hosts are alive with pinging, resolve hostnames, gather MAC-address information, and scan ports. Results can be exported to CSV, TXT, XML, and IP-Port list files, which supports follow-up analysis or record keeping. Plugins add fetchers, pingers, exporters, and feeders, while the command-line interface supports workflows that extend beyond the graphical desktop application. Together, these options make it suitable for repeatable scans and varied address-input requirements.

Angry IP Scanner is less suited to network performance analysis. Its published capabilities emphasize identifying hosts and services rather than providing route views or packet-loss analysis, so teams focused on path troubleshooting or performance investigation should choose a tool built around those functions instead. The product also uses desktop deployment, which may not fit organizations seeking centralized monitoring. Choose it when free, open-source, cross-platform scanning is the priority; look elsewhere when the primary need is deeper diagnostics of network paths or packet behavior.

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Angry IP Scanner pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Angry IP Scanner fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Deployment	Desktop
Path visualization	Not verified
DNS diagnostics	Yes
Packet-loss analysis	Not verified
Command-line interface	Yes
Target limit	Not verified
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	angryip.org
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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