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Nmap vs MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner: catalog facts
NmapMyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner
Free

Free for end users under the Nmap Public Source License. Redistributing Nmap inside a…

Paid

Commercial software with a registration page; check the site for current terms.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows
  • Host discovery, port scanning, service and version detection and OS fingerprinting in one tool
  • The Nmap Scripting Engine adds hundreds of Lua scripts for specific checks
  • Detailed per-device information including MAC and NIC vendor
  • Alerts when new devices join the network
  • The licence is custom, not OSI-approved, and is incompatible with GPLv2
  • Companies redistributing Nmap in their own products need a commercial OEM licence
  • Windows only
  • Requires registration for full use
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not stated if open source Closed source
License: Nmap Public Source License License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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