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NetScanTools Pro

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Spec score 8.0 #7 of 18 in Network Troubleshooting Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
NetScanTools Pro is a Windows-based suite for network diagnostics, internet research, and IT security work.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Trial
The downloadable demo runs for 14 days and cannot be unlocked or converted to the full version.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Integrations
Packet captures can be exported for analysis in tools such as Wireshark, and an optional Switch Port Mapping tool works with many SNMP-enabled managed Ethernet switches.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Support
Phone support is available to customers or registered users after email support is deemed insufficient, during weekday business hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Headquarters
Sequim, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · netscantools.com
Founded
1995Read 28 Sep 2026 · netscantools.com
Digital signing
The maker states that all software downloads are digitally signed by Northwest Performance Software, Inc.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
DNS
The DNS tools include nslookup and Dig with 48 resource record types, Dig+trace, zone transfers, and SPF/Domain Keys checks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
License limit
An installed license may be used by one primary user on one desktop and one portable computer; only one person may register each serial number.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Local operation
The maker says the software runs locally, can target custom DNS resolvers, and supports internal DNS work without cloud exposure.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Network tools
Its toolset includes IP and MAC discovery, port scanning, traceroute, packet capture, and network share scanning.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Platform requirements
NetScanTools Pro is designed for Windows 10 or 11, requires a graphical interface, and is not intended for server use or command-line operation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Portability
The USB edition can run on Windows 10 or 11 computers and requires WinPcap or Npcap in WinPcap compatibility mode on the host.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Registration
Registration is required after installation, with 15 uses available in unregistered mode.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Security use
The product lists tools for checking open TCP and UDP ports, identifying SMB versions and writable shares, and testing SMTP relays.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
SNMP
SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 tools include walk, get, set, remote ARP cache, and remote listening ports queries.Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com

Plans and prices

Upgrade to new version $239, paid once $239; includes one year maintenance plan Existing NetScanTools Pro Version 11 licensed users · one-for-one license upgrade · valid serial number required Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Quick Start Plan (1 user) $299, paid once $299; no recurring billing stated 1 user · desktop only · 30 day maintenance plan · email support (48-hour response) Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Quick Start Plan (4 users) $549, paid once $549; no recurring billing stated 4 users · desktop only · 30 day maintenance plan · email support (48-hour response) Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Standard Plan (1 user) $599, paid once $599; no recurring billing stated 1 user · Switch Port Mapper license included · 1 year maintenance plan · priority email and phone support Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Premium Plan (1 user) $999, paid once $999; no recurring billing stated 1 user · desktop download and USB edition · Switch Port Mapper desktop and USB · 1 hour team training · 2 year maintenance plan Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Standard Plan (4 users) $1,049, paid once $1,049; no recurring billing stated 4 users · Switch Port Mapper license included · 1 year maintenance plan · priority email and phone support Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Quick Start Plan (10 users) $1,295, paid once $1,295; no recurring billing stated 10 users · desktop only · 30 day maintenance plan · email support (48-hour response) Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Premium Plan (4 users) $1,899, paid once $1,899; no recurring billing stated 4 users · desktop download and USB edition · Switch Port Mapper desktop and USB · 1 hour team training · 2 year maintenance plan Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Standard Plan (10 users) $2,499, paid once $2,499; no recurring billing stated 10 users · Switch Port Mapper license included · 1 year maintenance plan · priority email and phone support Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com
Premium Plan (10 users) $4,495, paid once $4,495; no recurring billing stated 10 users · desktop download and USB edition · Switch Port Mapper desktop and USB · 1 hour team training · 2 year maintenance plan Read 8 Oct 2026 · netscantools.com

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