Wifi Network Testing Alternatives

Wifi Network Testing is described as 'Scan your wifi network and obtain troubleshooting details, with extreme granularity' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Wifi Network Testing for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Wifi Network Testing alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wi-Fi Info or WiFi Analyzer - VREM. Other great apps like Wifi Network Testing are NetSpot, Kismet, WiFiman and Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems).

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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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. Optimize your WiFi network using WiFi Analyzer by examining surrounding WiFi networks, measuring their signal strength as well as identifying crowded channels.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Kismet icon
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. WiFiman icon
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    WiFiman is ideal for analyzing nearby Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth LE devices, device discovery, and network speed tests.

    20 WiFiman alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  7. 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
     
  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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9.  7 likes

    wavemon is a wireless device monitoring application that allows you to watch signal and noise levels, packet statistics, device configuration and network parameters of your wireless network hardware. It should work (though with varying features) with all devices supported by the...

    21 wavemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  10. 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
     
  11.  1 like

    A command-line network scanning tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  12. WiFi Buddy icon
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    BETA WiFi Buddy is an easy yet functional Wi-Fi network scanner tool. Its core features are: Automatic scanning for access points, Directly connect to open networks, Easy access to all Wi-Fi settings and Keep Wi-Fi radio active while idle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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