portwave vs ZMap
| portwave | ZMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cli | cli |
| Scan scope | internet | internet |
| Service detection | Yes | No |
| Export formats | JSONL, JSON, TXT | CSV, JSON, plain text |
Both are listed in Best Port Scanner Software. On Everything Xiaomi, portwave scores higher on our published basis.