Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

Angry IP Scanner

angryip.org

Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
Visit angryip.org
Spec score 8.1 #7 of 26 in Port Scanner Software

What it is

Angry IP Scanner is a free, open-source desktop tool for scanning IP addresses and ports. It accepts address ranges, random addresses, or files in any format as scan input. The scanner checks whether hosts respond to pings and can optionally resolve hostnames, identify MAC addresses, and scan ports. It also supports NetBIOS information, favorite IP ranges, web server detection, and customizable openers. Java plugins can extend scanning and data gathering with fetchers, pingers, exporters, and feeders. Results can be saved as CSV, TXT, XML, or IP-Port list files, and a command-line interface is available. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows under GPLv2. The maker says installation is unnecessary and that the software can be copied and used anywhere. It is described as particularly useful to network administrators monitoring and managing networks. The FAQ notes that some antivirus vendors have flagged the older ipscan.exe, while saying version 3.x is not detected.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Angry IP Scanner scans IP addresses and ports and is designed to be fast and simple to use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Intended users
The maker says it is mostly useful for network administrators monitoring and managing their networks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Platforms
The maker lists Windows, Mac, and Linux downloads; current Mac bundles include ARM and Intel versions.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
License
The software is free and open-source under GPLv2.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Additional features
It supports NetBIOS information, favorite IP ranges, web server detection, and customizable openers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Command line
The product provides a command-line interface.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Export formats
Scanning results can be saved as CSV, TXT, XML, or IP-Port list files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Extensibility
Java plugins can add fetchers, pingers, exporters, and feeders to extend scanning and data gathering.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Host details
It checks whether hosts respond to pings and can optionally resolve hostnames, determine MAC addresses, and scan ports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Installation
The maker says installation is not required and the software can be freely copied and used anywhere.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Scan targets
It can scan IP addresses in any range and can take IP ranges, random addresses, or files in any format as input.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Security note
The FAQ says some antivirus vendors have identified the older ipscan.exe as potentially unwanted or a risky hacktool, while stating version 3.x is not detected.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org
Support and contributions
The maker welcomes source-code forks and pull requests, and directs users to bug reports for contribution ideas.Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org

Plans and prices

Angry IP Scanner Free Free and open-source · GPLv2 Read 4 Oct 2026 · angryip.org

Every Angry IP Scanner plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Accepts ranges, random addresses, or files as scan input
  • Can check pings, resolve hostnames, identify MAC addresses, and scan ports
  • Exports results to CSV, TXT, XML, or IP-Port lists
  • Java plugins can extend scanning and data gathering
  • Free and open-source under GPLv2

Limits

  • Some antivirus vendors flagged the older ipscan.exe
  • No free trial is listed

Who it suits

It suits network administrators who need to monitor and manage networks across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its command-line interface and export options may also suit users who prefer those workflows.

Verdict

Angry IP Scanner offers a broad set of network scanning inputs, host checks, and export options at no cost. Note the antivirus warning applies to the older ipscan.exe, not version 3.x according to the FAQ.

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to Angry IP ScannerAll alternatives →