NetSpot Alternatives

NetSpot is described as 'Simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data' and is a very popular Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetSpot for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best NetSpot alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try NetworkMiner or Homedale. Other great apps like NetSpot are WiFi Analyzer - VREM, Acrylic Wifi, Kismet and WiFi Explorer.

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NetSpot alternatives are mainly Network Analyzers, but if you're looking for Wi-Fi Hotspots or Internet Speed Test Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Linux, Mac and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to NetSpot.
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  1. Feature-rich wifi hotspot creator for Linux which provides both GUI and command-line interface. It is also able to create a hotspot using the same wifi card which is connected to an AP already ( Similar to Windows 10).

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    • Linux
     
  2. WiFi AR icon
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    WiFi AR is an augmented reality tool that provides real-time data on cell-coverage and latency, helping users optimize their network connections using color-coded markers.

    12 WiFi AR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Scan your wifi network and obtain troubleshooting details, with extreme granularity.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Simple and powerful scanner for detecting any WIFI device around, and reporting the results to a text file saved on the SD card of the Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. Virtual Wifi Hotspot is a free software router for Windows based system running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    This is other functionality, not WiFi survey.

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    • Virtual WiFi Hotspot is Free and ProprietaryNetSpot is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Packetyzer icon
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    Packetyzer provides a Windows user interface for the Ethereal packet capture and dissection library. Ethereal is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Observe how Wi-Fi connection speed fluctuates over time, and locate the fastest and slowest Wi-Fi spots in your room! Discover the perfect spot for your wireless router, access point, or wireless gaming console by using Wi-Fi SweetSpots!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  8. Wifinian icon
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    Wifinian is a Windows desktop tool to enable user to actively control Wi-Fi connections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Use AirPort Utility to manage your Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule — right from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. See a graphical overview of your Wi-Fi network and devices.

    48 Airport Utility alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Timesketch is an open-source tool for collaborative forensic timeline analysis. Using sketches you and your collaborators can easily organize your timelines and analyze them all at the same time. Add meaning to your raw data with rich annotations, comments, tags and stars.

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    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. reaver icon
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    Reaver implements a brute force attack against Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) registrar PINs in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases. Reaver has been designed to be a robust and practical attack against WPS, and has been tested against a wide variety of access points and WPS...

    11 reaver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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