Fing Security vs Trend Micro Maximum Security

Fing Security9.2Visit Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7Visit

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

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Trend Micro Maximum Security #7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Trend Micro

• Fing Security fits best

  Home users who want broad network visibility

• Trend Micro Maximum Security fits best

  Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection

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Side by side

Feature	Fing Security 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Trend Micro Maximum Security 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.7
Ranking	#1 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Home users who want broad network visibility	Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$104.95/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Fing Security 0/3 · Trend Micro Maximum Security 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, Android, iOS, Chrome OS
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	Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
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	Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually The listed plan covers up to five 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 →	Trend Micro Maximum Security is consumer security software for people who want antivirus and broader protection across desktop and mobile devices. Its features include malware and ransomware protection, dangerous-website blocking, phishing… 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

• Trend Micro Maximum Security — where it wins

  • Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection
  • Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring
  • Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not include Wi-Fi device discovery or network scanning
  • No free plan; the listed subscription is billed annually
  • The listed plan covers up to five devices

• Fing Security9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7/10 · Paid

  A broad consumer security suite, but not a Wi-Fi network scanner.

  Visit Trend MicroFull verdict →