Nmap is a free, open source network discovery, mapper, and security auditing software. Its core features include port scanning identifying unknown devices, testing for security vulnerabilities, and identifying network issues.
$49,980
one-time fee
Wireshark
Score9.5 out of 10
N/A
Wireshark is a free and open source network troubleshooting tool.
$0
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Nmap
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Editions & Modules
Nmap OEM Small/Startup Company Redistribution License - Quarterly Term Maintenance Fee
$7,980
Every Three Months per license
Nmap OEM Mid-Sized Company Redistribution License - Quarterly Term Maintenance Fee
$11,980
Every Three Months per license
Nmap OEM Enterprise Redistribution License - Quarterly Term Maintenance Fee
$13,980
Every Three Months per license
Nmap OEM Small/Startup Company Redistribution License - Annual Maintenance Fee
$14,980
per year per license
Nmap OEM Mid-Sized Company Redistribution License - Annual Maintenance Fee
All perpetual licenses include a six-month trial period during which you can cancel for any reason and receive a full refund of all money paid (including maintenance). The term license is only a 3-month commitment and cal also be terminated with full refund during the first 30 days of the initial quarter.
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Community Pulse
Nmap
Wireshark
Considered Both Products
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Verified User
Chose Nmap
I haven't really evaluated a ton of others but there are some more basic versions, some have a GUI (like Zenmap for Nmap) but are less feature-rich. Some just don't work. Nmap is the default too, I think because of its great flexibility and straightforward use. Not sure …
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Verified User
Chose Nmap
Fing, Angry IP scanner, Advanced IP scanner, all great programs, however they all lacked the depth and customization that nmap scans provide. They provide a modicum of information in a much prettier package, but nmap delivers for depth and powerhouse information gathering.
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Technology Lead in Information Technology at V ARCHITECTURE PTY LTD (Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees)
Chose Wireshark
The feature set is really great, and GUI helps at times when setting up the DNS feature, as well as a general quick overview into the system. It is really good that the tool supports protocols that are generally used on the network and get into the depth, and retrieves …
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Features
Nmap
Wireshark
Network Performance Monitoring
Comparison of Network Performance Monitoring features of Nmap and Wireshark
