Nmap
7.0#3 in port scanner softwareFrom $9,980 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
Visit| Fact | Nmap | Port Scanner ActiveX Control |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Nmap is a free and open-source utility for network discovery and security auditing. | The control lets developers add port scanning to applications for network exploration or security auditing. |
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.
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.