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NetSpot vs Surge
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NetSpot
6.5WiFi site survey software and WiFi scanner
Surge
7.0Network toolbox
| Metric | NetSpot | Surge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 93 | 112 |
| 90-day Installs | 265 | 392 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.1K | 2.2K |
| Version | 6.0.6016 | 6.10.0,12500,79b87792e2bd345e064c2d473790b404 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11 | 2.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 197 |
| Open Issues | 9 | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 9, 2013 | Aug 26, 2016 |
Reviews
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
Surge
Surge is a network management tool offering cross-platform support for iOS and macOS, beneficial for users needing advanced network configuration.
Surge is a network management tool that allows users to configure network rules and settings across multiple platforms.
Pros
- + Active updates and maintenance
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Niche use case
- - Potential configuration issues