WiFi Explorer Alternatives

WiFi Explorer is described as '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' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WiFi Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best WiFi Explorer alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try WiFi Analyzer - VREM or Vistumbler. Other great apps like WiFi Explorer are NetSpot, Kismet, NetStumbler and Wifiner - WiFi Analyzer.

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WiFi Explorer alternatives are mainly Wi-Fi Hotspots but may also be Network Analyzers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of WiFi Explorer.

WiFi Explorer

Paid • Proprietary

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...

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WiFi Explorer alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

inSSIDer
Let's face it-- there's SOOO much Wi-Fi everywhere these days, the built-in Wi-Fi tools and free utilities that used to help us understand the Wi-Fi environment just can't keep up anymore. Those tools don't help you see how many access points are in the same...
35 inSSIDer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Windows
inSSIDer Features
Network Scanner
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Comments about inSSIDer as an Alternative to WiFi Explorer

Guest
Looks very similar to WiFi Explorer on the Mac ... just horrendously more expensive.
Positive comment •Jul 15, 2018
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- Most users think inSSIDer is a great WiFi Explorer alternative.
- inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- inSSIDer is Paid and ProprietaryWiFi Explorer is also Paid and Proprietary

NetSpot
NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.
47 NetSpot alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
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
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- Most users think NetSpot is a great WiFi Explorer alternative.
- NetSpot is the most popular Mac alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryWiFi Explorer is also Paid and Proprietary

WiFi Analyzer - VREM
Optimize your WiFi network using WiFi Analyzer by examining surrounding WiFi networks, measuring their signal strength as well as identifying crowded channels.
36 WiFi Analyzer - VREM alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
WiFi Analyzer - VREM Features
WiFi Signal Measurement
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- WiFi Analyzer - VREM is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- WiFi Analyzer - VREM is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- WiFi Analyzer - VREM is Free and Open SourceWiFi Explorer is Paid and Proprietary

Vistumbler
Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above
24 Vistumbler alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Windows
Vistumbler Features
Network Scanner
Wardriving
Wireless-networking
Class Diagrams
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Kismet
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.
36 Kismet alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Mac
- Windows
Kismet Features
Terminal-based
WiFi Signal Measurement
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- Kismet is the most popular Linux alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- Kismet is Free and Open SourceWiFi Explorer is Paid and Proprietary

NetStumbler
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
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Windows
NetStumbler Features
Network Tools
Network Scanner
Wireless
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Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.4.0, released in April 2004, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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Wifiner - WiFi Analyzer
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.
14 Wifiner - WiFi Analyzer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Wifiner - WiFi Analyzer Features
Network Scanner
Wireless scanner
Wireless
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Homedale
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.
33 Homedale alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Homedale Features
Wireless
Network Scanner
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WiFi Map — Free Passwords
Connect to WiFi passwords for FREE internet access all over the world!

The most popular WiFi application

*** TOP 1 in 50 countries *** TOP 1 in Travel category in 100 countries *** Contains to 100 million WiFi hotspots!.
25 WiFi Map — Free Passwords alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
WiFi Map — Free Passwords Features
Wireless
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Comments about WiFi Map — Free Passwords as an Alternative to WiFi Explorer

Guest
WiFi Explorer shows the WiFi networks you can reach and their data. WiFi map is a map - totally different.
Negative comment •Nov 20, 2020
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- WiFi Map — Free Passwords is the most popular iPhone alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- WiFi Map — Free Passwords is Free and ProprietaryWiFi Explorer is Paid and Proprietary

iStumbler
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
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
iStumbler Features
Scanner
Password encryption
Network Tools
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WiFi Scanner
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.
38 WiFi Scanner alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Mac
WiFi Scanner Features
Network Scanner
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WifiInfoView
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...
27 WifiInfoView alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
WifiInfoView Features
Network Scanner
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