NetsCLI
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What both publish
| Fact | NetsCLI | Nmap |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The MCP server runs over stdio and exposes structured tools for network discovery, scanning, ping, DNS, ARP, host inspection, sweeps, interfaces, and mDNS discovery. | For OEM integration, the project recommends running Nmap and parsing its XML-formatted output, and also permits other approaches such as parsing normal output or processing its data files. |
| Platforms | The CLI and terminal UI are published for Windows, macOS, and Linux; the desktop app is available for those systems as well. | Official binary packages are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the project also provides source code for other operating systems. |
| Purpose | NetsCLI is an open-source Rust network scanner for discovering LAN hosts, scanning TCP and UDP ports, querying DNS, and inspecting hosts. | Nmap is a free and open-source utility for network discovery and security auditing. |
NetsCLI plans
- NetsCLIFree
Nmap plans
- Nmap free end-user licenseFree
- Nmap OEM Small/Startup Company Redistribution License (quarterly term)$9,980 a month
- Nmap OEM Mid-Sized Company Redistribution License (quarterly term)$13,980 a month
- Nmap OEM Enterprise Redistribution License (quarterly term)$17,980 a month
- Nmap OEM Small/Startup Company Redistribution License (perpetual)$59,980, paid once
- Nmap OEM Mid-Sized Company Redistribution License (perpetual)$89,980, paid once
Pick NetsCLI if…
NetsCLI may suit people who need repeatable network diagnostics or automation from a command line. Its MCP tools are intended for AI agents that need local network tools.
Pick Nmap if…
Nmap suits network administrators who need host and service discovery, scan comparisons, or uptime monitoring. It can also help users who want scriptable network tasks and can work with the access requirements of their chosen scans.