SolarWinds Port Scanner review
A capable Windows desktop scanner, but its $1,997 starting price limits its value.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
SolarWinds Port Scanner is a Windows desktop tool for network administrators and IT professionals who need to check TCP port status across devices and networks. It is a component of Engineer’s Toolset for the Desktop, a bundle that also includes network discovery, monitoring, troubleshooting, and configuration tools. The scanner covers IP addresses, IP ranges, subnets, selected ports, port ranges, and all ports, with service detection included in its category specifications.
The scanning controls are suited to teams that need more than a single-address check. Users can import IP lists, apply wildcards and subnet identifiers, configure port lists, and adjust application scanner settings, timeout, and scan spacing. A specific address can be rescanned using the same ports or all ports. Results can be exported, copied, or printed, giving administrators practical ways to retain or share scan findings. The product is focused on network scanning rather than broader automation: scheduled scans and API access are not included in its listed specifications.
Pricing is the main consideration. The published starting price is $1,997, and there is no free plan; a 14-day free trial is available. That cost is easier to justify for a Windows team that also wants the surrounding Engineer’s Toolset capabilities, rather than for someone seeking an inexpensive standalone port scanner. SolarWinds Port Scanner fits administrators who value configurable desktop scanning, result handling, and bundled network utilities. Teams requiring macOS or another platform, recurring scheduled scans, API-based workflows, or OS detection should choose a different tool.
SolarWinds Port Scanner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Scans IP addresses, ranges, subnets, selected ports, or all ports
- Imports IP lists and supports wildcards and subnet identifiers
- Exports, copies, prints, and rescans scan results
- Where it doesn't
- $1,997 starting price with no free plan
- Windows desktop deployment only
- No scheduled scans, API access, or OS detection
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