inSSIDer Alternatives

inSSIDer is described as 'A network analyzer designed for modern Wi-Fi environments, showing physical and logical views, signal strength, channel recommendations, and filtering options' and is a very popular network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to inSSIDer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best inSSIDer alternative is NetSpot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Kismet or Vistumbler. Other great apps like inSSIDer are Acrylic Wifi, WiFi Explorer, Homedale and WiFi Analyzer - VREM.

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inSSIDer alternatives are mainly Network Analyzers, but if you're looking for Wi-Fi Hotspots or Internet Speed Test Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPhone + Network Analyzer. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to inSSIDer.
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A network analyzer designed for modern Wi-Fi environments, showing physical and logical views, signal strength, channel recommendations, and filtering options.

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inSSIDer alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2024
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  1. NetSpot icon

    NetSpot

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

    45 NetSpot alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Free WLAN Site Survey Software for Mac

    NetSpot Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Integrated Virus scanner
    3.  Nearby Scan
    4.  Visual Wi-Fi map
    5.  WiFi Signal Measurement
    6.  Network Scanner
    7.  Wireless
    8.  Ip trace

    NetSpot VS inSSIDer

     
    Comments about NetSpot as an Alternative to inSSIDer
    Most Recent Comment
    cp0592465
    Positive Mar 26, 2018
    1

    NetSpot is much easier to use and at the same time results are precise.

    Guest
    Negative Dec 30, 2016
    2

    Does not do proper channel analysis

    Guest
    Positive Apr 18, 2017
    -3

    Very powerful with the network mapping tool.

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    • Most users think NetSpot is a great inSSIDer alternative.

    • NetSpot is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to inSSIDer.

    • NetSpot is the most popular commercial alternative to inSSIDer.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryinSSIDer is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Acrylic Wifi icon

    Acrylic Wifi

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    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.

    17 Acrylic Wifi alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Acrylic Wifi Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Windows Compatible
    3.  Network Scanner

    Acrylic Wifi VS inSSIDer

     
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    Kismet

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    Kismet is an 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system. Kismet will work with any wireless card which supports raw monitoring (rfmon) mode, and (with appropriate hardware) can sniff 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n traffic.

    35 Kismet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Kismet screenshot 1

    Kismet Features

    1.  Terminal-based
    2.  WiFi Signal Measurement

    Kismet VS inSSIDer

     
    Comments about Kismet as an Alternative to inSSIDer
    Guest
    Positive Oct 30, 2018
    1

    Used it, provides great and easy to use interface, shows channels and graphs quite good

    Guest
    Positive Nov 9, 2018
    -2

    Completely re-written in modern tools.

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    • Most users think Kismet is a great inSSIDer alternative.

    • Kismet is the most popular Linux alternative to inSSIDer.

    • Kismet is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to inSSIDer.

    • Kismet is Free and Open SourceinSSIDer is Paid and Proprietary
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    WiFi Explorer

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    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...

    26 WiFi Explorer alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    WiFi Explorer screenshot 1

    WiFi Explorer Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner

    WiFi Explorer VS inSSIDer

     
    Comments about WiFi Explorer as an Alternative to inSSIDer
    Bruce
    Positive Sep 3, 2015
    1

    WiFi Explorer has worked well for me in showing local WiFi networks. It has useful dual pane style listing found networks and showing graph(s) of their relative strength and possible overlap.Worth checking it out.

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    • Most users think WiFi Explorer is a great inSSIDer alternative.

    • WiFi Explorer is Paid and ProprietaryinSSIDer is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Vistumbler icon

    Vistumbler

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

    23 Vistumbler alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window

    Vistumbler Features

    1.  Network Scanner
    2.  Wardriving
    3.  Wireless-networking
    4.  Class Diagrams

    Vistumbler VS inSSIDer

     
  7. Homedale icon

    Homedale

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Homedale icon for Mac OS.

    Homedale Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner

    Homedale VS inSSIDer

     
  9. WiFi Analyzer - VREM icon

    WiFi Analyzer - VREM

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    Optimize your WiFi network using WiFi Analyzer by examining surrounding WiFi networks, measuring their signal strength as well as identifying crowded channels.

    35 WiFi Analyzer - VREM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    WiFi Analyzer - VREM Features

    1.  WiFi Signal Measurement

    WiFi Analyzer - VREM VS inSSIDer

     

    • WiFi Analyzer - VREM is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to inSSIDer.

    • WiFi Analyzer - VREM is Free and Open SourceinSSIDer is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) icon

    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems)

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    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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) screenshot 1

    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner

    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) VS inSSIDer

     
  11. iStumbler icon

    iStumbler

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    iStumbler is the leading wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices and Bonjour services with your Mac.

    21 iStumbler alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    iStumbler scanning wireless networks

    iStumbler Features

    1.  Scanner
    2.  Password encryption
    3.  Network Tools

    iStumbler VS inSSIDer

     
  12. WiFi Monitor icon

    WiFi Monitor

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    WiFi Monitor is a powerful tool that allows you to analyze the state of Wi-Fi networks and gather data about its parameters (signal strength, frequency, connection speed, etc). Useful for setting up a router and checking devices connected to WLAN.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
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    WiFi Monitor screenshot 3

    WiFi Monitor Features

    1.  Network Discovery
    2.  Network Scanner

    WiFi Monitor VS inSSIDer

     
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    WiFi Scanner

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    A 802.11 wireless scanner and connection manager for Mac OS X. WiFi Scanner will detect access points and clients in ad-hoc mode if the SSID is being broadcasted. It can be used for wireless site surveys, wireless discovery, and to connect to WiFi networks.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    WiFi Scanner screenshot 1

    WiFi Scanner Features

    1.  Network Scanner

    WiFi Scanner VS inSSIDer

     
    Comments about WiFi Scanner as an Alternative to inSSIDer
    Bruce
    Positive Sep 3, 2015
    0

    Another good (commercial/paid) alternative to InSSIDer. This too (similar to WiFi Explorer) shows list of WiFi sources and graphs of signal strengths. Also lists connected devices.

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    • WiFi Scanner is Paid and ProprietaryinSSIDer is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. NETGEAR WiFi Analytics icon

    NETGEAR WiFi Analytics

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    How strong is your WiFi signal? You can use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app to get advanced analytics that help you optimize your existing or newly extended WiFi network.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    NETGEAR WiFi Analytics screenshot 1
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    NETGEAR WiFi Analytics Features

    1.  Network Scanner

    NETGEAR WiFi Analytics VS inSSIDer

     
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