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Angry IP Scanner vs LanScan: catalog facts
Angry IP ScannerLanScan
Free

Free and open source under GPL v2.

Freemium

Free download, with a Pro version for $5.99 that shows unlimited hostnames.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Scans a local network or an internet range, by range, random selection or an address file
  • Extensible through data fetchers for hostname, MAC address, ports and more
  • Shows IP address, MAC address and vendor for each device
  • Resolves names over mDNS, SMB and DNS
  • Needs a Java runtime, which the packaged builds bundle but the bare jar does not
  • The macOS build has been looking for a maintainer since 2019
  • macOS only
  • Free version limits how many hostnames are shown
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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