SoftPerfect WiFi Guard vs Trend Micro Maximum Security

SWSoftPerfect WiFi Guard8.6Visit Trend Micro Maximum Security7.7Visit

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

• SoftPerfect WiFi Guard fits best

  Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop

• Trend Micro Maximum Security fits best

  Users seeking broad antivirus and identity protection

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Side by side

Feature	SWSoftPerfect WiFi Guard 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Trend Micro Maximum Security 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#7 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Simple unknown-device alerts on desktop	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	Docs, Community	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features SoftPerfect WiFi Guard 2/3 · Trend Micro Maximum Security 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, Android, iOS, Chrome OS
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	Combines malware, ransomware, phishing, and scam protection Includes parental controls, password management, and identity monitoring Protects Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
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	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 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 →	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 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

• 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

• SWSoftPerfect WiFi Guard8.6/10 · Paid

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

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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 →