inSSIDer vs LanScan
inSSIDer
oscium.comLanScan
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| Figure | inSSIDer | LanScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · Wi-Fi security scanner apps | 9.0 (#4) | 6.6 (#17) |
Plans
LanScan
- FreeFree
- LanScan Pro v6 PurchasePriced on request
- LanScan Pro IPv4 In-AppPriced on request
- LanScan Pro IPv6 In-AppPriced on request
- LanScan Pro v8 NDI 1-WeekPriced on request
- LanScan Pro v8 NDI 1-MonthPriced on request
- LanScan Pro v8 NDI 3-MonthsPriced on request
- LanScan Pro v8 NDI 6-MonthsPriced on request
- LanScan Pro v8 NDI 1-YearPriced on request
- LanScan Pro v8 NDI In-AppPriced on request
In their own words
inSSIDer
inSSIDer is Wi-Fi analysis software that visualizes nearby networks and helps show how they affect a local connection. For access points, it displays channel, channel width, signal strength, Wi-Fi generation, maximum data rate, and security. Its Channels Table shows channel occupancy to help users identify a relatively quiet option. The software can scan a local network for connected devices and identify the type and name of many of them. It also checks Wi-Fi configuration and describes what is working well, what could improve, and what needs fixing. The free download provides Wi-Fi scanning and visualization and requires a free Oscium account. MetaGeek Plus adds packet capture, RF spectrum analysis, network snapshots, client traffic analytics, cloud sync, and team collaboration; Plus features are currently Windows-only. The free scanner uses the Wi-Fi adapter in a Windows laptop, while inSSIDer is listed for Windows and macOS. A Wi-Fi scanner cannot directly see interference from non-Wi-Fi devices such as Bluetooth, microwaves, or cordless phones. MetaGeek Plus costs $200/yr.