Nmap vs LanScan Pro

Struggling to choose between Nmap and LanScan Pro? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Nmap is a Network & Admin solution with tags like port-scanner, vulnerability-scanner, network-discovery.

It boasts features such as Port scanning, OS detection, Version detection, Scriptable interaction, Flexible target specification, Powerful output formats and pros including Free and open source, Cross-platform, Powerful scanning capabilities, Scripting engine for advanced tests, Active development community.

On the other hand, LanScan Pro is a Network & Admin product tagged with network-security, vulnerability-scanning, network-mapping, network-monitoring.

Its standout features include Network discovery and mapping, Vulnerability scanning, Traffic monitoring, Compliance reporting, Asset management, Network topology visualization, and it shines with pros like Comprehensive network scanning and monitoring, User-friendly interface, Customizable reports, Integrates with other GFI products, Free trial available.

Feature	Nmap	LanScan Pro
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Nmap

Description: Nmap is an open source network discovery and security auditing tool. It is used to discover hosts and services on a network and to detect potential vulnerabilities.

LanScan Pro

Description: LanScan Pro is a network security auditing software that discovers and maps the devices connected to your network, detects vulnerabilities in devices like routers and switches, monitors network traffic, and reports security issues. It helps IT administrators analyze, troubleshoot, and strengthen their networks.

Key Features Comparison

Nmap Features

• Port scanning
• OS detection
• Version detection
• Scriptable interaction
• Flexible target specification
• Powerful output formats

LanScan Pro Features

• Network discovery and mapping
• Vulnerability scanning
• Traffic monitoring
• Compliance reporting
• Asset management
• Network topology visualization

Pros & Cons Analysis

Nmap

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform
• Powerful scanning capabilities
• Scripting engine for advanced tests
• Active development community

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Can be detected by IDS/IPS
• Requires root/admin privileges for full features

LanScan Pro

Pros

• Comprehensive network scanning and monitoring
• User-friendly interface
• Customizable reports
• Integrates with other GFI products
• Free trial available

Cons

• Expensive licensing model
• Limited support for virtual environments
• No cloud deployment option

Pricing Comparison

Nmap

• Open Source

LanScan Pro

• Subscription-Based