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Head-to-head · Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps

Fing Security vs SoftPerfect WiFi Guard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
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
SoftPerfect WiFi Guard #2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect

Fing Security leads on 1 check, SoftPerfect WiFi Guard on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFing Security · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Fing Security
  • Most featuresSoftPerfect WiFi Guard · 2 of 3

Fing Security scores higher on our rubric for wi-fi security scanner apps: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Fing Security offers free plan; SoftPerfect WiFi Guard doesn't.

Fing Security is the better fit for home users who want broad network visibility. SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is the better fit for simple unknown-device alerts on desktop.

  • Fing Security fits best

    Home users who want broad network visibility

  • SoftPerfect WiFi Guard fits best

    Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop

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Side by side

Feature Fing Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗ SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps #2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for Home users who want broad network visibility Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop
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 Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Fing Security 0/3 · SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 2/3
Device discovery Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Security checks Not checked yet —
Monitoring alerts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS, Linux
Scan method Not checked yet Local network
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
  • Scans local networks on a schedule and alerts for new or unknown devices
  • Shows IP and MAC addresses, device names, and vendor information
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with perpetual licence options
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 licences are required to remove the evaluation's 10-device display limit
  • Does not provide security checks for detected devices
  • Desktop-only, with support through documentation and community
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…

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SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is a desktop application for individuals and small offices that want to see which devices are connected to a Wi-Fi or local network. It scans the local network, lists detected devices, and can notify users when a new…

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  1. Fing SecurityWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 9.2Free plan
  2. SoftPerfect WiFi GuardWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6Paid

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 WiFi Guard — where it wins

    • Scans local networks on a schedule and alerts for new or unknown devices
    • Shows IP and MAC addresses, device names, and vendor information
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with perpetual licence options

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid licences are required to remove the evaluation's 10-device display limit
    • Does not provide security checks for detected devices
    • Desktop-only, with support through documentation and community

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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