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Avidemux vs Masscan
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Masscan focuses on high-speed scanning across many machines, with multiple output formats and service banner checks. Its targeting requirements and possible local stack conflict are important operational considerations.
Visit MasscanThe facts
| Avidemux | Masscan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #2 on port scanner software |
Avidemux: what it does well
Masscan: what it does well
- Can transmit 10 million packets per second from one machine
- Scans IPv4 and IPv6 together
- Supports multiple output formats, including JSON and XML
- Offers banner checks for a range of services
What to know first
- Requires users to specify ports
- Does not accept DNS names as targets
- Custom TCP/IP stack may conflict with the local stack