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Angry IP Scanner vs Zenmap: catalog facts
Angry IP ScannerZenmap
Free

Free and open source under GPL v2.

Free

Free, usually distributed together with Nmap.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 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
  • Saved scan profiles for repeat scans
  • Interactive command creator for Nmap options
  • 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
  • Depends on Nmap, which must also be installed
  • Intended for authorized testing of networks you own or may scan
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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