Masscan
7.2#2 in port scanner softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMasscan vs Naabu
What both publish
| Fact | Masscan | Naabu |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The project describes PF_RING DNA support for high-speed packet transmission and says Masscan can use PF_RING ZC when the adapter name indicates it. | It integrates with Nmap for service discovery and can pipe discovered ports to ProjectDiscovery's httpx tool. |
| Intended users | The README describes Masscan as tuned for scanning many machines across wide ranges, while Nmap is described as designed for intensive scanning of a single machine or small range. | The README describes Naabu as designed to work with other tools for attack surface discovery in bug bounties and penetration tests. |
| Purpose | Masscan is an Internet-scale TCP port scanner designed for wide-range scanning of many machines. | Naabu is a Go port scanner that enumerates valid ports on hosts quickly and reliably. |
| Scanning | It supports arbitrary port and address ranges and asynchronous transmission. | It supports fast SYN, CONNECT, and UDP probe-based scanning. |
Masscan plans
- FreeFree
- MasscanFree
Naabu plans
- Open sourceFree
Pick Masscan if…
Masscan is aimed at users scanning many machines over broad IP ranges. Its target and port requirements make it important to plan scan inputs explicitly.
Pick Naabu if…
Naabu is aimed at attack-surface discovery in bug-bounty work and penetration tests. It suits users who work with command-line scanning and related tools such as Nmap and httpx.