Masscan
7.2#2 in port scanner softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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Port Scanner ActiveX Control
5.5#24 in port scanner software$300 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Masscan | Port Scanner ActiveX Control |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Masscan is an Internet-scale TCP port scanner designed for wide-range scanning of many machines. | The control lets developers add port scanning to applications for network exploration or security auditing. |
Masscan plans
- FreeFree
- MasscanFree
Port Scanner ActiveX Control plans
- One Development Workstation, Royalty-Free Distribution$300, 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 Scanner ActiveX Control if…
This control suits Windows developers building applications that need network exploration or security-auditing scans. It is aimed at desktop development environments such as Visual Studio.