LinSSID Alternatives

LinSSID is described as 'Is graphically and functionally similar to iwscanner (Linux) and Inssider (Microsoft Windows®). It is written entirely in C++ using Linux wireless tools and Qt4' and is a network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LinSSID for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best LinSSID alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Wi-Fi Info or Homedale. Other great apps like LinSSID are NetSpot, Vistumbler, WiFi Analyzer - VREM and NetStumbler.

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  1. inSSIDer icon

    inSSIDer

     160 likes

    An advanced network analyzer that accurately visualizes Wi-Fi environments, provides signal strength timelines, supports 802.11ac networks, lists conflicting access points, and recommends channels, all while being accessible with just a dual-band .11n adapter.

    35 inSSIDer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Version
     
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    OS type linssdid is for linux as inssder is for windows

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    • inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to LinSSID.

    • inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to LinSSID.

    • inSSIDer is Paid and ProprietaryLinSSID is Free and Open Source
  2. Wi-Fi Info icon

    Wi-Fi Info

     3 likes

    Powerful network toolset packed into an Android app. Gathers and displays the information about the Wi-Fi network environment!.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Simple and intuitive
    No ads
    Powerful toolset
     

    • Wi-Fi Info is the most popular Android alternative to LinSSID.

    • Wi-Fi Info is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LinSSID.

    • Wi-Fi Info is Free and Open SourceLinSSID is also Free and Open Source
  4. Homedale icon

    Homedale

     14 likes

    With Homedale you can search for Wi-Fi / WLAN Access Points and monitor their signal strength. Use the detected access points with Google Geolocation and Mozilla Location Service to locate yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Homedale icon for Mac OS.
     

    • Homedale is the most popular Mac alternative to LinSSID.

    • Homedale is Free and ProprietaryLinSSID is Free and Open Source
  5. NetSpot icon

    NetSpot

     111 likes

    NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.

    47 NetSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Free WLAN Site Survey Software for Mac
     

    • NetSpot is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to LinSSID.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryLinSSID is Free and Open Source
  6. Vistumbler icon

    Vistumbler

     30 likes

    Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above

    24 Vistumbler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
     
  9. NetStumbler icon

    NetStumbler

     30 likes

    NetStumbler is a tool for Windows that allows you to detect Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) using 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g. It has many uses:Verify that your network is set up the way you intended, find locations with poor coverage in your WLAN, detect other networks...

    36 NetStumbler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NetStumbler screenshot 1
     
  10. Kismet icon

    Kismet

     19 likes

    Kismet is an 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system. Kismet will work with any wireless card which supports raw monitoring (rfmon) mode, and (with appropriate hardware) can sniff 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n traffic.

    36 Kismet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Kismet screenshot 1
     

    • Kismet is the most popular Linux alternative to LinSSID.

    • Kismet is Free and Open SourceLinSSID is also Free and Open Source
  11. WiFi Explorer icon

    WiFi Explorer

     15 likes

    WiFi Explorer is a tool to scan, find, and troubleshoot wireless networks. It can be used to quickly identify channel conflicts, overlapping and other factors (e.g. configuration issues) that may be affecting the connectivity and/or performance of your wireless network in homes...

    27 WiFi Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    WiFi Explorer screenshot 1
     
  12. Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) icon

    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems)

     5 likes

    Wi-Fi Scanner shows you detailed information about wireless networks in their vicinity, as well as its parameters and signal strength. To improve network signal quality, Wi-Fi Scanner shows busy channels and thus helps users find a free channel for their access point.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wi-Fi Scanner (LizardSystems) screenshot 1
     
  13. iStumbler icon

    iStumbler

     12 likes

    iStumbler is the leading wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices and Bonjour services with your Mac.

    24 iStumbler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    iStumbler scanning wireless networks
     

  14. wavemon

     7 likes

    wavemon is a wireless device monitoring application that allows you to watch signal and noise levels, packet statistics, device configuration and network parameters of your wireless network hardware. It should work (though with varying features) with all devices supported by the...

    21 wavemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    wavemon screenshot 1
     
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