Nmap Alternatives Filtered by 'Portable'

The best alternative to Nmap is Angry IP Scanner, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Nmap and 11 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Nmap are Advanced IP Scanner, Wireless Network Watcher, NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot and SoftPerfect Network Scanner.

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  1. Angry IP Scanner icon

    Angry IP Scanner

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    Open-source, cross-platform network scanner for fast and simple IP and port scanning. It's lightweight, requires no installation, utilizes multithreading for speed, and is extendable via plugins. It pings IPs, resolves hostnames, determines MAC addresses, provides NetBIOS info, and saves results in various formats.

    58 Angry IP Scanner alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    • Almost everyone thinks Angry IP Scanner is a great Nmap alternative.

    • Angry IP Scanner is the most popular Linux alternative to Nmap.

    • Angry IP Scanner is the most popular Open Source alternative to Nmap.

    • Angry IP Scanner is Free and Open SourceNmap is also Free and Open Source
    • Angry IP Scanner is LightweightNmap is not according to our users
  2. Advanced IP Scanner icon

    Advanced IP Scanner

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    Reliable and free network scanner to analyse LAN. The program shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, provides remote control of computers (via RDP and Radmin), and can even remotely switch computers off. It is easy to use and runs as a portable edition.

    55 Advanced IP Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot icon

    NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot

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    NETworkManager is a powerful tool for managing networks and troubleshoot network problems! It includes a variety of tools such as an IP scanner, Port Scanner, Ping Monitor, WiFi analyzer, PuTTY/RemoteDesktop with tabs or an LLDP/CDP capture (and many more) in a unified user...

    53 NETworkManager by BornToBeRoot alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Chocolatey
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  6. SoftPerfect Network Scanner icon

    SoftPerfect Network Scanner

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    This fast, highly configurable IPv4/IPv6 scanner can streamline many of your network support procedures. Its well-designed interface, light weight and portability coupled with an extensive range of options and advanced features make SoftPerfect Network Scanner an invaluable...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Advanced Port Scanner icon

    Advanced Port Scanner

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    Advanced Port Scanner is a fast and free software for port scanning. It will allow you to quickly find all open ports (TCP and UDP) and detect versions of programs running on them. The utility includes many features simplifying network management.

    50 Advanced Port Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    easy, simple, small and portable tool for scanning ports and IP addresses

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Advanced Port Scanner is Free and ProprietaryNmap is Free and Open Source
    • Advanced Port Scanner is LightweightNmap is not according to our users
  9. WakeMeOnLan icon

    WakeMeOnLan

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    Collect active network systems, like a network ascanner, in the local network and send WOL packets to wake up them using their MAC address.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Dipiscan icon

    Dipiscan

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    Dipiscan is a free IP scanner that allows you to remotely retrieve information about machines on your network using a clear and ergonomic interface (as well as a command-line mode) . It also includes wakeonlan/shutdown and other advanced features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. eToolz icon

    eToolz

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    eToolz includes some of the most important network tools like NS-Lookup, Ping, TraceRoute and Whois. It can check e-mail addresses and shows domain information entries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. WinMTR icon

    WinMTR

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    Free Network Diagnostic Tool. WinMTR is an equivalent of mtr for Windows.

    32 WinMTR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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