Domotz vs Airward

Domotz8.4Visit AAirward7.7Visit

Higher score Domotz #3 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Domotz

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A Airward #8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Airward

• Domotz fits best

  Teams monitoring broader network infrastructure

• Airward fits best

  Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts

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Side by side

Feature	Domotz 8.4/10 Visit ↗	AAirward 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#8 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Teams monitoring broader network infrastructure	Mac users seeking Wi-Fi security change alerts
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$15/device/mo	€39.99 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Domotz 0/3 · Airward 3/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Security checks	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	macos
Scan method	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Discovers and classifies devices, then maps network topology Monitors device status, SNMP sensors, TCP services, and traffic Offers email, webhook, integration, and mobile push alerts	Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac
Cons	Covers broader network management, not just Wi-Fi security scanning Managed-device monitoring starts at $15 monthly for a 10-device bundle Monitored sites require locally deployed collectors	Available only for macOS 14 or later Change alerts and full event history require Pro Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security
Our verdict	Domotz is a network monitoring and management platform for managed service providers, internal IT teams, and integrators. It discovers connected devices, shows their status, and maps network topology, making it a fit for teams responsible… Read the review →	Airward is a macOS app for people who want to inventory devices on a local network and watch for suspicious Wi-Fi changes. It identifies devices by vendor, IP address, type and open ports, and lets users name, label and mark devices as… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Domotz — where it wins

  • Discovers and classifies devices, then maps network topology
  • Monitors device status, SNMP sensors, TCP services, and traffic
  • Offers email, webhook, integration, and mobile push alerts

  Where it doesn't

  • Covers broader network management, not just Wi-Fi security scanning
  • Managed-device monitoring starts at $15 monthly for a 10-device bundle
  • Monitored sites require locally deployed collectors

• Airward — where it wins

  • Free plan includes live device inventory and on-demand rescans
  • Pro detects rogue access points and encryption downgrades
  • Local analysis keeps inventory and event history on the Mac

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for macOS 14 or later
  • Change alerts and full event history require Pro
  • Focused on local Wi-Fi monitoring rather than broader security

• Domotz8.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Broad network monitoring with a free discovery tier and paid per-collector or per-device plans.

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• AAirward7.7/10 · Free plan

  A macOS Wi-Fi scanner with free inventory and paid change alerts.

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