Network & diagnostics
Angry IP Scanner
Quick cross-platform IP and port scanner for fast LAN inventory.
open sourcedesktop
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| Platforms | Windows/macOS/Linux |
|---|---|
| Licence | Open source — GPLv2 |
| Price | Free |
| Section | Network & diagnostics |
| Updated | 2026-11-05 |
What it is
Fast and cross-platform, it turns up live hosts in a range along with names, MAC addresses and open ports — a quick way to inventory a local network.
Problems it closes
- All you want is a fast, no-fuss sweep of a LAN range.
- You need a quick list of live IPs, hostnames and MACs, on any platform.
How administrators run it
- Give it an IP range and scan for live hosts, their names and open ports.
- Export the results to CSV or text for a quick inventory.
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- Very fast and lightweight.
- Cross-platform, free and portable.
- Simple enough for anyone to pick up.
Trade-offs
- It doesn’t go as deep as Nmap.
- Few advanced detection features.
Common questions
How does it compare to Nmap?
Simpler and faster for quick sweeps; Nmap goes far deeper with scripting and fingerprinting.
Does it need installing?
No — it runs as a portable application.
Alternatives
Advanced IP Scanner Free Windows LAN scanner with shares, RDP and Wake-on-LAN built in. freemiumdesktop Windows Nmap (+ Zenmap) Network and port scanner for host discovery and perimeter audits. open sourcedesktop Windows/macOS/Linux/BSD Wireshark The standard packet analyser for capturing and reading network traffic. open sourcedesktop Windows/macOS/Linux/BSD/Solaris