Fing Security vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner

Fing Security9.2Visit SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8Visit

Higher score Fing Security #1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Fing Security

vs

SoftPerfect Network Scanner #6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect

• Fing Security fits best

  Home users who want broad network visibility

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner fits best

  Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Fing Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SoftPerfect Network Scanner 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.8
Ranking	#1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Home users who want broad network visibility	Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fing Security 0/3 · SoftPerfect Network Scanner 0/3
Device discovery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Security checks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Windows, macOS, Linux
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Finds devices and records brand, model, OS, IP, and MAC details Checks router vulnerabilities and open ports, with unknown-device alerts Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day and troubleshooting tools	Discovers IPv4 and IPv6 devices and scans TCP, UDP and SNMP ports Monitors latency, packet loss and jitter, with background notifications Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and integrates with Nmap
Cons	Free plan limits users to 3 scans per day Continuous monitoring and unlimited manual scans require Premium Shared workspaces and multi-user collaboration are in Professional	Paid product with no permanent unrestricted free plan Not focused specifically on Wi-Fi security scanning The unlimited-duration trial is limited to displaying 10 devices
Our verdict	Fing Security scans connected networks to identify devices, router vulnerabilities, open ports, unknown devices, and hidden cameras. Its device inventory includes brand, model, operating system, IP, and MAC details, while network access… Read the review →	SoftPerfect Network Scanner is a desktop network administration tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is aimed at system administrators, businesses, home users and network support work that calls for device discovery, inventory or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fing Security — where it wins

  • Finds devices and records brand, model, OS, IP, and MAC details
  • Checks router vulnerabilities and open ports, with unknown-device alerts
  • Free plan includes up to 3 scans per day and troubleshooting tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits users to 3 scans per day
  • Continuous monitoring and unlimited manual scans require Premium
  • Shared workspaces and multi-user collaboration are in Professional

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner — where it wins

  • Discovers IPv4 and IPv6 devices and scans TCP, UDP and SNMP ports
  • Monitors latency, packet loss and jitter, with background notifications
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and integrates with Nmap

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no permanent unrestricted free plan
  • Not focused specifically on Wi-Fi security scanning
  • The unlimited-duration trial is limited to displaying 10 devices

• Fing Security9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad Wi-Fi scanner for finding devices, checking risks, and monitoring networks.

  Visit Fing SecurityFull verdict →
• SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8/10 · Paid

  A broad desktop network scanner for diagnostics, rather than a dedicated Wi-Fi security app.

  Visit SoftPerfectFull verdict →