Wi-Fi Scanners

Wireless networking can be a daunting subject to the uninitiated. Luckily, the software on this page will help users not just find existing wi-fi networks, but also help them optimize the ones they have administrative control over.

The apps on this page vary from utilities that help find optimal wi-fi connections when travelling (apps such as WeFi) to apps that can help turn your Android device into a wi-fi network analysis guru (apps such as Wifi Analyzer).

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  1. inSSIDer icon
     160 likes

    A network analyzer designed for modern Wi-Fi environments, showing physical and logical views, signal strength, channel recommendations, and filtering options.

    Windows Version
    Best alternatives are NetSpot iconNetSpotandAcrylic Wifi iconAcrylic Wifi34 alternatives
  2. Reliable and free network scanner to analyse LAN. The program shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, provides remote control of computers (via RDP and Radmin), and can even remotely switch computers off. It is easy to use and runs as a portable edition.

    Advanced IP Scanner screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Nmap iconNmapandAngry IP Scanner iconAngry IP Scanner53 alternatives
  3. NetSpot icon
     111 likes

    NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.

    Free WLAN Site Survey Software for Mac
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDer45 alternatives
  4. Vistumbler icon
     29 likes

    Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above

    Main Window
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot23 alternatives
  5. Optimize your WiFi network using WiFi Analyzer by examining surrounding WiFi networks, measuring their signal strength as well as identifying crowded channels.

    • FreeOpen Source
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot35 alternatives
  6. Homedale icon
     11 likes

    With Homedale you can search for Wi-Fi / WLAN Access Points and monitor their signal strength. Use the detected access points with Google Geolocation and Mozilla Location Service to locate yourself.

    Homedale icon for Mac OS.
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot32 alternatives
  7. NetStumbler icon
     29 likes

    NetStumbler is a tool for Windows that allows you to detect Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) using 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g. It has many uses:Verify that your network is set up the way you intended, find locations with poor coverage in your WLAN, detect other networks...

    NetStumbler screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot35 alternatives
  8. Acrylic Wifi icon
     29 likes

    Acrylic WiFi Free v2.2 for Windows is an advanced Wi-Fi scanner that is able to gather real-time WLAN information and perform network analysis.

    • Windows
    Acrylic Wifi screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot17 alternatives
  9. WiFiman icon
     7 likes

    WiFiman is ideal for analyzing nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth LE devices, device discovery, and network speed tests.

    WiFiman screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Speedtest by Ookla iconSpeedtest by OoklaandFing iconFing9 alternatives
  10. WiFi Explorer icon
     15 likes

    WiFi Explorer is a tool to scan, find, and troubleshoot wireless networks. It can be used to quickly identify channel conflicts, overlapping and other factors (e.g. configuration issues) that may be affecting the connectivity and/or performance of your wireless network in homes...

    • Mac
    WiFi Explorer screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot26 alternatives
  11. WeFi icon
     16 likes

    Wefi has compiled the world's largest collection of free and safe wifi hotspots in order to help you easily find and automatically connect to the best quality FREE and secured Wi-Fi, conserve your precious cellular data plan and battery life.

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    Best alternatives are NetStumbler iconNetStumbler7 alternatives
  12. Wi-Fi Scanner shows you detailed information about wireless networks in their vicinity, as well as its parameters and signal strength. To improve network signal quality, Wi-Fi Scanner shows busy channels and thus helps users find a free channel for their access point.

    • Windows
    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot21 alternatives
  13. LinSSID icon
     20 likes

    LinSSID is graphically and functionally similar to iwscanner (Linux) and Inssider (Microsoft™ Windows®). It is written entirely in C++ using Linux wireless tools and Qt4.

    LinSSID screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are inSSIDer iconinSSIDerandNetSpot iconNetSpot20 alternatives
  14. PortDroid icon
     1 like

    A network security and port scanning Android app.

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    Best alternatives are Nmap iconNmapandAngry IP Scanner iconAngry IP Scanner19 alternatives
  15. SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is an essential tool for everyone running a small wireless network and striving to keep it safe and secure. Generally, modern Wi-Fi networks are well protected, but there are a number of weaknesses that can compromise your Wi-Fi password; this includes...

    SoftPerfect WiFi Guard screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Fing iconFingandAdvanced IP Scanner iconAdvanced IP Scanner6 alternatives