NetworkLocation Alternatives

NetworkLocation is described as '[NetworkLocation is now called Sidekick . It was rebuilt from the ground up with a completely new streamlined interface.]' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are seven alternatives to NetworkLocation for Windows and Mac. The best NetworkLocation alternative is ControlPlane, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetworkLocation are Quick Config, Net Profiles, Net Profile Switch and Smart IP Profiler.

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  1. ControlPlane icon

    ControlPlane

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    ControlPlane, a fork of MarcoPolo , brings context-sensitive awareness to OS X. With ControlPlane you can intelligently reconfigure your Mac or perform any number of actions based on input from a wide array of evidence sources including but...

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • ControlPlane is the most popular Mac alternative to NetworkLocation.

    • ControlPlane is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NetworkLocation.

    • ControlPlane is Free and Open SourceNetworkLocation is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Quick Config icon

    Quick Config

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    Profile configuration tool for XP and Vista for users, who travel with netbooks from one location to another. Dont waste your time changing network, system, Proxy for the web browser - settings every time you change your location.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Quick Config is the most popular Windows alternative to NetworkLocation.

    • Quick Config is Free and ProprietaryNetworkLocation is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Net Profiles icon

    Net Profiles

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    With Net Profiles, mobile computing becomes a whole lot easier. It eliminates the need to manually reconfigure your network settings when you move your desktop/laptop computer to another location. Once a profile is created, Net Profiles can configure your IP settings, proxy...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Net Profile Switch icon

    Net Profile Switch

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    Net Profile Switch is a network configuration switcher for notebook users:29.95$. It switches between network settings (profiles) on the fly, keeping notebook users from having to reconfigure their network settings every time (browser settings, printer settings etc).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Net Profile Switch is the most popular commercial alternative to NetworkLocation.

    • Net Profile Switch is Paid and ProprietaryNetworkLocation is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Smart IP Profiler icon

    Smart IP Profiler

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    Smart IP Profiler is a FREE lightweight application that makes it easy and intuitive to manage your TCP/IP settings. Smart IP Profiler let’s you create custom profiles with individual TCP/IP settings for all your TCP/IP based network adapters.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Smart IP Profiler screenshot 1
     
  7. Sidekick icon

    Sidekick

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    Sidekick is an application that automatically updates your laptop settings based on where you are. Just install the app, configure the places that you frequent, (home, work, a coffee shop, etc.) and never fuss with your settings again!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Mobile Net Switch icon

    Mobile Net Switch

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    Mobile Net Switch allows you to automatically switch network related settings on the fly based on location profiles. With the click of a single button you can set Drive mappings, Internet connection settings, Printer settings, IP settings, Wi-Fi settings and much more!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The Main program page; allows you to set Account Information, Drive Mapping and the Proxy Server (Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome) for each profile
     
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