Masscan
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What both publish
| Fact | Masscan | ZMap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 project describes ZMap as a tool for Internet-wide network surveys and lists research among the repository topics. |
| License | Masscan is free software under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3, with no warranty stated in the license notice. | ZMap is licensed under Apache License 2.0. |
| Platforms | Linux is the primary target; the code also runs on Windows and macOS, and the README gives build instructions for FreeBSD. | The README says ZMap operates on GNU/Linux, Mac OS and BSD, and that the latest stable release supports Linux, macOS and BSD. |
| Purpose | Masscan is an Internet-scale TCP port scanner designed for wide-range scanning of many machines. | ZMap is a fast single-packet network scanner designed for Internet-wide network surveys. |
| Scan speed | The project says one machine can scan the entire Internet in under five minutes at up to 10 million packets per second. | On a typical gigabit Ethernet desktop, ZMap can scan the public IPv4 address space on one port in under 45 minutes. |
Masscan plans
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ZMap plans
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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 ZMap if…
ZMap suits researchers and operators conducting large-scale studies of public Internet hosts and services. It is a command-line tool for Linux, macOS, and BSD environments.