inSSIDer vs NETworkManager
inSSIDer
oscium.com
NETworkManager
borntoberoot.netSide by side
| Figure | inSSIDer | NETworkManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $16.67/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Diagnostic Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.4 (#23) |
| Purpose | inSSIDer visualizes Wi-Fi networks, shows how neighboring networks affect yours, and offers suggestions for faster, more secure Wi-Fi. | NETworkManager is an open-source tool for managing networks and troubleshooting network problems. |
Plans
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.
NETworkManager
NETworkManager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.