SoftPerfect Network Scanner vs Trend Micro Maximum Security

SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8Visit Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7Visit

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

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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

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner fits best

  Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics

• Trend Micro Maximum Security fits best

  Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection

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Side by side

Feature	SoftPerfect Network Scanner 7.8/10 Visit ↗	Trend Micro Maximum Security 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.7
Ranking	#6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics	Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$104.95/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features SoftPerfect Network Scanner 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	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome OS
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
Cons	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	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8/10 · Paid

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

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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 →