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inSSIDer vs NetSpot
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
inSSIDer
5.0Defeat slow wifi
NetSpot
6.5WiFi site survey software and WiFi scanner
| Metric | inSSIDer | NetSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 103 |
| 90-day Installs | 33 | 276 |
| 365-day Installs | 131 | 1.3K |
| Version | 0.0.4.5 | 5.1.4971 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1 | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 4 |
| Open Issues | - | 9 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 14y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 6, 2014 | Nov 9, 2013 |
Reviews
inSSIDer
inSSIDer helps diagnose and optimize Wi-Fi networks by visualizing nearby access points and identifying interference. It's a useful tool for anyone experiencing slow or unstable Wi-Fi connections.
Analyzes wireless network performance and provides insights to improve connectivity.
Pros
- + Provides detailed network analysis and visualization
- + Helps identify sources of Wi-Fi interference
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - No auto-updates or recent development activity
- - Limited community support or feedback
NetSpot
NetSpot is a WiFi site survey software that provides detailed network analysis and visualization. It's ideal for professionals needing to optimize their wireless networks, offering features like signal strength mapping and interference detection.
Analyzes and visualizes WiFi networks to help optimize their performance.
Pros
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Auto-updates for the latest features
- + Written in Go for potential performance benefits
Cons
- - Limited community engagement and GitHub traction
- - Some documentation issues reported