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 50 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 WiFi Analyzer - VREM. Other great apps like NetSpot are Acrylic Wifi, KillerScan, Homedale and Kismet.

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  1. FRITZ!App WLAN makes it quick and easy to connect your Android or iOS device to wireless routers such as the FRITZ!Box. The app also offers a detailed overview of nearby wireless networks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. 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
     
  3. WiFi Monitor icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. www.jwaves.io icon
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    www.jwaves.io is online free service for Wi-Fi and DECT predictive surveys/ simulations. You can generate professional reports with RSSI heatmaps, floorplans, access-points.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. NetSurveyor icon
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    NetSurveyor is a diagnostic tool that falls under the category of WiFi Scanners or 802.11 Network Discovery Tools. The best known in this category is NetStumbler . A discovery tool reports the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for each wireless network it detects, along with the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Nighthawk icon
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    The Nighthawk app gives you convenient access to your router’s features, including remote management, smart parental controls, armor security, speed text, guest wifi, trafic meter and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7.  1 like

    A command-line network scanning tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. WifiInfoView icon
     7 likes

    Scans wireless networks in your area and displays extensive information, including: SSID, MAC Address, PHY Type (802.11g or 802.11n), RSSI, Signal Quality, Frequency, Channel Number, and more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Kismon icon
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    Kismon is GUI client for kismet (wireless scanner/sniffer/monitor) with several features:

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Internet Speed Test, Accuracy download/upload result, Check Network Stability. Signal Strength, RSSI, Noise, DNS, Channel Band/Width etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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