LinSSID Alternatives

LinSSID is described as 'Is graphically and functionally similar to iwscanner (Linux) and Inssider (Microsoft Windows®). It is written entirely in C++ using Linux wireless tools and Qt4' and is a network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LinSSID for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best LinSSID alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Vistumbler or WiFi Analyzer - VREM. Other great apps like LinSSID are NetSpot, Homedale, NetStumbler and Kismet.

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LinSSID is graphically and functionally similar to iwscanner (Linux) and Inssider (Microsoft™ Windows®). It is written...

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LinSSID alternatives page was last updated Mar 15, 2024
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  1. inSSIDer icon
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    An advanced network analyzer that accurately visualizes Wi-Fi environments, provides signal strength timelines, supports 802.11ac networks, lists conflicting access points, and recommends channels, all while being accessible with just a dual-band .11n adapter.

    34 inSSIDer alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    inSSIDer Features

    1.  Network Scanner

    inSSIDer VS LinSSID

     
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    OS type linssdid is for linux as inssder is for windows

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    • inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to LinSSID.

    • inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to LinSSID.

    • inSSIDer is Paid and ProprietaryLinSSID is Free and Open Source
  2. NetSpot icon
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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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    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 LinSSID

     
    • NetSpot is the most popular Mac alternative to LinSSID.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryLinSSID is Free and Open Source
  3. Vistumbler icon
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    Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above

    23 Vistumbler alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Vistumbler Features

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

    Vistumbler VS LinSSID

     
    • Vistumbler is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LinSSID.

    • Vistumbler is Free and Open SourceLinSSID is also Free and Open Source
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    WiFi Analyzer - VREM Features

    1.  WiFi Signal Measurement

    WiFi Analyzer - VREM VS LinSSID

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

    • WiFi Analyzer - VREM is Free and Open SourceLinSSID is also Free and Open Source
  5. Homedale icon
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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.

    32 Homedale alternatives

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    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Homedale Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner

    Homedale VS LinSSID

     
  6. NetStumbler icon
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    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...

    35 NetStumbler alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.4.0, released in April 2004, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    NetStumbler Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Network Scanner
    3.  Wireless

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  7. Kismet icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    Kismet Features

    1.  Terminal-based
    2.  WiFi Signal Measurement

    Kismet VS LinSSID

     
    • Kismet is the most popular Linux alternative to LinSSID.

    • Kismet is Free and Open SourceLinSSID is also Free and Open Source
  8. WiFi Explorer icon
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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 Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner

    WiFi Explorer VS LinSSID

     
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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) Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner

    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) VS LinSSID

     
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    A command-line network scanning tool.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    netscanner Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Network Scanner
    3.  Detailed packet analysis

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    wavemon is a wireless device monitoring application that allows you to watch signal and noise levels, packet statistics, device configuration and network parameters of your wireless network hardware. It should work (though with varying features) with all devices supported by the...

    21 wavemon alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux

    wavemon Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  WiFi Signal Measurement
    3.  Wireless
    4.  Network activity

    wavemon VS LinSSID

     
  12. iStumbler icon
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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

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    iStumbler Features

    1.  Scanner
    2.  Password encryption
    3.  Network Tools

    iStumbler VS LinSSID

     
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