I set out to do a quick comparison between SoftPerfect Network Scanner (Netscan) and AngryIP because AngryIP seems to get more love. I don’t know why. Just spend 5 minutes with SoftPerfect Network Scanner and you will abandon AngryIP in a heartbeat. SoftPerfect Network Scanner is clearly a better application. Its faster, highly configurable and more feature rich than AngryIP. SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a must have for all Sysadmin or Security professionals.

Both are standalone executable for Windows so no installation is required. The scan results below (with defaults enabled) proves the speed test. Netscan is much faster.

AngryIP
Version: v3.2
Speed: 5 minutes to scan a /24
Max Threads: 10 threads at a time

SoftPerfect Network Scanner (Netscan)
Version: 5.4.11
Speed: 1 minute and 5 seconds to scan a /24
Max Threads: 50 theads at a time

See the .pdf for the interface differences between SoftPerfect Network Scanner and AngryIP here: Netscan vs AngryIP

Take them both for a spin and see for yourself.

SoftPerfect Network Scanner URL:
http://www.softperfect.com/products/networkscanner/?from=auto

AngryIP URL:
http://angryip.org/w/Home