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inSSIDer vs Wireshark

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

inSSIDer

5.0
Utilities

Defeat slow wifi

Wireshark

9.0
Developer Tools

Network protocol analyzer

Metric inSSIDer Wireshark
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 5.0 9.0
30-day Installs 13 4.5K
90-day Installs 33 12.8K
365-day Installs 131 48.0K
Version 0.0.4.5 4.6.5
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1 9.1K
GitHub Forks - 2.1K
Open Issues - 2
License GPL-2.0
Language C
Last GitHub Commit 14y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 6, 2014 Aug 14, 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

Wireshark

Wireshark is a powerful network protocol analyzer used for debugging and analyzing network traffic. It supports a wide range of protocols and offers both graphical and command-line interfaces, making it a versatile tool for developers and network administrators.

Wireshark captures and analyzes network traffic in real-time, providing detailed insights into data packets and network behavior.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Extensive protocol support and deep packet inspection
  • + Active development and community support
  • + User-friendly graphical interface
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Real-time network monitoring
  • + Scripting and automation capabilities

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Can be resource-intensive for large captures