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

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score SoftPerfect WiFi Guard #2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect
SoftPerfect Network Scanner #6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SoftPerfect

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard leads on 0 checks, SoftPerfect Network Scanner on 0, and 4 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 scoreSoftPerfect WiFi Guard · 8.6/10
  • Most featuresSoftPerfect WiFi Guard · 2 of 3

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard scores higher on our rubric for wi-fi security scanner apps: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is the better fit for simple unknown-device alerts on desktop. SoftPerfect Network Scanner is the better fit for cross-platform desktop network diagnostics.

  • SoftPerfect WiFi Guard fits best

    Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop

  • SoftPerfect Network Scanner fits best

    Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics

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Side by side

Feature SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 8.6/10 Visit ↗ SoftPerfect Network Scanner 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.8
Ranking #2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps #6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Docs, Community Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 2/3 · SoftPerfect Network Scanner 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 Windows, macOS, Linux
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 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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…

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  1. SoftPerfect WiFi GuardWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 8.6Paid
  2. SoftPerfect Network ScannerWi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.8Paid

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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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