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SoftPerfect Network Scanner vs Zenmap: catalog facts
SoftPerfect Network Scanner	Zenmap
Paid Commercial software with licences sold through the SoftPerfect website.	Free Free, usually distributed together with Nmap.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Queries devices over WMI, SNMP, HTTP, SSH and PowerShell Supports both IPv4 and IPv6	Saved scan profiles for repeat scans Interactive command creator for Nmap options
Paid licence required Closed source	Depends on Nmap, which must also be installed Intended for authorized testing of networks you own or may scan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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