Masscan
7.2#2 in port scanner softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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Port Authority
6.5#9 in port scanner software$4.99 one-timeFree planAndroid
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| Fact | Masscan | Port Authority |
|---|---|---|
| License | Masscan is free software under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3, with no warranty stated in the license notice. | The project repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | Masscan is an Internet-scale TCP port scanner designed for wide-range scanning of many machines. | Port Authority is an Android port scanner that discovers network hosts and displays network information about the device and other hosts. |
Masscan plans
- FreeFree
- MasscanFree
Port Authority plans
- FreeFree
- Donate$4.99, paid once
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 Port Authority if…
Port Authority suits Android users who need to discover LAN hosts, inspect TCP ports, or use its included network tools. It may also fit people who want a free scanner without ads or analytics trackers.