NetScanTools Pro
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Plans and prices
From NetScanTools Pro's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade to new version | $239, paid once | Existing NetScanTools Pro Version 11 licensed users · one-for-one license upgrade · valid serial number required · $239; includes one year maintenance plan |
| Quick Start Plan (1 user) | $299, paid once | 1 user · desktop only · 30 day maintenance plan · email support (48-hour response) · $299; no recurring billing stated |
| Quick Start Plan (4 users) | $549, paid once | 4 users · desktop only · 30 day maintenance plan · email support (48-hour response) · $549; no recurring billing stated |
| Standard Plan (1 user) | $599, paid once | 1 user · Switch Port Mapper license included · 1 year maintenance plan · priority email and phone support · $599; no recurring billing stated |
| Premium Plan (1 user) | $999, paid once | 1 user · desktop download and USB edition · Switch Port Mapper desktop and USB · 1 hour team training · 2 year maintenance plan · $999; no recurring billing stated |
| Standard Plan (4 users) | $1,049, paid once | 4 users · Switch Port Mapper license included · 1 year maintenance plan · priority email and phone support · $1,049; no recurring billing stated |
| Quick Start Plan (10 users) | $1,295, paid once | 10 users · desktop only · 30 day maintenance plan · email support (48-hour response) · $1,295; no recurring billing stated |
| Premium Plan (4 users) | $1,899, paid once | 4 users · desktop download and USB edition · Switch Port Mapper desktop and USB · 1 hour team training · 2 year maintenance plan · $1,899; no recurring billing stated |
| Standard Plan (10 users) | $2,499, paid once | 10 users · Switch Port Mapper license included · 1 year maintenance plan · priority email and phone support · $2,499; no recurring billing stated |
| Premium Plan (10 users) | $4,495, paid once | 10 users · desktop download and USB edition · Switch Port Mapper desktop and USB · 1 hour team training · 2 year maintenance plan · $4,495; no recurring billing stated |
The facts
Each one read from NetScanTools Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Digital signing
- The maker states that all software downloads are digitally signed by Northwest Performance Software, Inc.checked 8 Oct 2026
- DNS
- The DNS tools include nslookup and Dig with 48 resource record types, Dig+trace, zone transfers, and SPF/Domain Keys checks.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Packet captures can be exported for analysis in tools such as Wireshark, and an optional Switch Port Mapping tool works with many SNMP-enabled managed Ethernet switches.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- An installed license may be used by one primary user on one desktop and one portable computer; only one person may register each serial number.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Local operation
- The maker says the software runs locally, can target custom DNS resolvers, and supports internal DNS work without cloud exposure.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Network tools
- Its toolset includes IP and MAC discovery, port scanning, traceroute, packet capture, and network share scanning.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Portability
- The USB edition can run on Windows 10 or 11 computers and requires WinPcap or Npcap in WinPcap compatibility mode on the host.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NetScanTools Pro is a Windows-based suite for network diagnostics, internet research, and IT security work.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Registration
- Registration is required after installation, with 15 uses available in unregistered mode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security use
- The product lists tools for checking open TCP and UDP ports, identifying SMB versions and writable shares, and testing SMTP relays.checked 8 Oct 2026
- SNMP
- SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 tools include walk, get, set, remote ARP cache, and remote listening ports queries.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Phone support is available to customers or registered users after email support is deemed insufficient, during weekday business hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1995checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Sequim, Washington, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirements
- NetScanTools Pro is designed for Windows 10 or 11, requires a graphical interface, and is not intended for server use or command-line operation.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The downloadable demo runs for 14 days and cannot be unlocked or converted to the full version.checked 8 Oct 2026
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