NetSpot Alternatives

NetSpot is described as 'Simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data' and is a very popular Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetSpot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best NetSpot alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try NetworkMiner or Homedale. Other great apps like NetSpot are WiFi Analyzer - VREM, Acrylic Wifi, WiFi Explorer and Vistumbler.

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  1. netsniff-ng icon
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    netsniff-ng is a free, performant Linux networking toolkit. The gain of performance is reached by zero-copy mechanisms, so that on packet reception and transmission the kernel does not need to copy packets from kernel space to user space and vice versa.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. 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...

    36 NetStumbler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Acrylic WiFi Heatmaps – Wireless site survey software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Easily analyze your Wi-Fi and see the issues preventing you from having a stable and fast connection. You can run a comprehensive scan of your wireless network, get an interactive color-coded heatmap, and see the "dead" zones clearly.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Tanaza icon
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    Tanaza, an Italian company, developed an intuitive and responsive cloud-based management software for IT professionals to operate Wi-Fi networks. At the core of Tanaza's technology is TanazaOS, a powerful Linux-based Operating System compatible with multiple wireless access...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. 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.

    22 Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Want to monitor your area networks? Identify and troubleshoot issue with your home, small office or enterprise network? Gather useful information about your network performance? Are you simply in search of an elegant replacement of the default OSX wireless utility?

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Designing a Wi-Fi network that meets user demands in your unique environment is easy. Use this intuitive, predictive heat-map tool to develop your predictive design to implement a robust Wi-Fi network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector is a powerful tool for managing and troubleshooting the Wi-Fi on a Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, or 7 laptop. Built in tests enable you to characterize the integrity and performance of your Wi-Fi connection. Applications include:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. WiFi Scanner icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. WiFi Monitor icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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