Nmap

Open source

Open-source network scanner for discovering hosts, ports, services, and operating systems.

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://nmap.org/docs.htmlVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): network-scanner, security-auditing, port-scanning, open-source, network-discoveryVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): ZenmapVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Network discovery and security auditing, Port scanning with OS and version detection, Zenmap GUI and results viewer, Ncat data transfer and Nping packet analysis, Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)Verification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Administrators and auditors mapping networks and auditing security on all major operating systemsVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Network discovery and mapping, Security auditing, Network inventory and host uptime monitoringVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 7.993Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1997Verification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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