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Zenmap vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner: catalog facts
Zenmap	SoftPerfect Network Scanner
Free Free, usually distributed together with Nmap.	Paid Commercial software with licences sold through the SoftPerfect website.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Saved scan profiles for repeat scans Interactive command creator for Nmap options	Queries devices over WMI, SNMP, HTTP, SSH and PowerShell Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
Depends on Nmap, which must also be installed Intended for authorized testing of networks you own or may scan	Paid licence required 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 23, 2026

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