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Zenmap vs Advanced Port Scanner: catalog facts
Zenmap	Advanced Port Scanner
Free Free, usually distributed together with Nmap.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Saved scan profiles for repeat scans Interactive command creator for Nmap options	Fast multi-threaded port scanning Identifies program versions on open ports
Depends on Nmap, which must also be installed Intended for authorized testing of networks you own or may scan	Windows only Closed source
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 24, 2026

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