WiFi Monitor Alternatives

WiFi Monitor is described as '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' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WiFi Monitor for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best WiFi Monitor alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wi-Fi Info or Homedale. Other great apps like WiFi Monitor are NetSpot, WiFi Analyzer - VREM, Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) and netscanner.

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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.

    35 inSSIDer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • inSSIDer is Paid and ProprietaryWiFi Monitor is Free and Proprietary
  2. Wi-Fi Info icon
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    Powerful network toolset packed into an Android app. Gathers and displays the information about the Wi-Fi network environment!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Wi-Fi Info is the most popular Android alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • Wi-Fi Info is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • Wi-Fi Info is Free and Open SourceWiFi Monitor is Free and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    33 Homedale alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Homedale is the most popular Mac alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • Homedale is Free and ProprietaryWiFi Monitor is also Free and Proprietary
  4. NetSpot icon
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    NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.

    47 NetSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
    • NetSpot is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryWiFi Monitor is Free and Proprietary
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    A command-line network scanning tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
    • netscanner is the most popular Linux alternative to WiFi Monitor.

    • netscanner is Free and Open SourceWiFi Monitor is Free and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    38 WiFi Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. WifiInfoView icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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
     
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