SoftPerfect Network Scanner review
A broad network inventory toolkit for administrators who need scanning, monitoring and automation.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a desktop network administration tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is designed for system administrators, businesses, home users and network support work that requires device discovery, inventory collection and network diagnostics. IPv4 and IPv6 discovery, ping sweeps, TCP and UDP port scanning, SNMP scanning and shared-resource discovery cover the core inventory tasks, while WMI, SNMP, SSH, HTTP and PowerShell support device information collection.
Its feature depth is the main reason to consider it. Live monitoring tracks latency, packet loss and jitter, while background scanning can send notifications. Nmap integration adds OS detection, service probing and NSE scripts. Administrators can export results to HTML, CSV, XML, JSON, TXT and databases, automate scans from the command line, and use Wake-on-LAN, remote shutdown and network messaging. This combination suits teams that want one desktop tool spanning discovery, diagnostics, reporting and selected remote actions.
The licensing structure is perpetual rather than subscription-based, with Home and Business options for one, five or ten devices, plus Business site and worldwide licences. The site licence covers unlimited devices within one organisation site, while the worldwide licence covers unlimited devices at unlimited organisation locations. An unlimited-duration trial is limited to displaying 10 devices, so it is useful for evaluating the workflow but does not function as a permanent unrestricted free plan. Choose SoftPerfect Network Scanner when cross-platform coverage and a wide diagnostic toolkit matter; choose an alternative when an unrestricted free plan or hosted deployment is the priority.
SoftPerfect Network Scanner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports discovery and scanning across Windows, macOS and Linux
- Combines monitoring, inventory collection, exports and CLI automation
- Adds Nmap integration plus remote management functions
- Where it doesn't
- No permanent unrestricted free plan
- Paid licences may be less suitable than free alternatives
- Desktop deployment may not fit teams seeking a hosted service
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