SoftPerfect WiFi Guard vs Domotz

SWSoftPerfect WiFi Guard8.6Visit Domotz8.4Visit

Higher score SW SoftPerfect WiFi Guard #2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect

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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

• SoftPerfect WiFi Guard fits best

  Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop

• Domotz fits best

  Teams monitoring broader network infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature	SWSoftPerfect WiFi Guard 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Domotz 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#3 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop	Teams monitoring broader network infrastructure
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$15/device/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 2/3 · Domotz 0/3
Device discovery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Security checks	—	Not checked yet
Monitoring alerts	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Not checked yet
Scan method	Local network	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	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
Cons	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	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
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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

• SWSoftPerfect WiFi Guard8.6/10 · Paid

  A focused desktop scanner for spotting and tracking unknown network devices.

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

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

  Visit DomotzFull verdict →