Nmap
7.0#3 in port scanner softwareFrom $9,980 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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ScanSearch
6.8#6 in port scanner softwareFrom $0.30 a monthFree planWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Nmap | ScanSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The free version has no warranty and is supported by a community, while active OEM maintenance subscriptions include commercial technical support. | The site advertises live support and says it typically replies within minutes. |
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
ScanSearch plans
- Internet Scanner — paid$0.30 a month
- Dork Search — Pro$39 a month
- Attack Surface Monitoring — Pro$49 a month
- Dork Search — Business$99 a month
- Attack Surface Monitoring — Business$149 a month
- Dork Search — Free—
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.
Pick ScanSearch if…
ScanSearch is intended for security researchers, penetration testers, red teams, bug bounty hunters, blue teams, and defenders. It is for authorized scanning, network administration, and research where users have permission to scan targets.