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LanScan vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner: catalog facts
LanScan	SoftPerfect Network Scanner
Freemium Free download, with a Pro version for $5.99 that shows unlimited hostnames.	Paid Commercial software with licences sold through the SoftPerfect website.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Shows IP address, MAC address and vendor for each device Resolves names over mDNS, SMB and DNS	Queries devices over WMI, SNMP, HTTP, SSH and PowerShell Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
macOS only Free version limits how many hostnames are shown	Paid licence required Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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