WiFiman vs SoftPerfect Network Scanner

WiFiman7.9Visit SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8Visit

Higher score WiFiman #5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit WiFiman

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

• WiFiman fits best

  Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks

• SoftPerfect Network Scanner fits best

  Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics

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Side by side

Feature	WiFiman 7.9/10 Visit ↗	SoftPerfect Network Scanner 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#5 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps	#6 in Wi-Fi Security Scanner Apps
Best for	Free Wi-Fi diagnostics and coverage checks	Cross-platform desktop network diagnostics
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WiFiman 0/3 · SoftPerfect Network Scanner 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, Linux
Scan method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free Wi-Fi, cellular speed tests, and network-device discovery Signal, throughput, latency, roaming, and channel-health metrics Floorplan mapping and historical speed-test comparisons	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	Verified Wi-Fi threat checks and monitoring alerts are absent Mobile offers the broadest feature set; desktop features are narrower Some optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware	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	WiFiman is Ubiquiti’s free Wi-Fi and network diagnostics app for people checking wireless performance, coverage, and connected devices at home, in an office, or in a UniFi environment. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WiFiman — where it wins

  • Free Wi-Fi, cellular speed tests, and network-device discovery
  • Signal, throughput, latency, roaming, and channel-health metrics
  • Floorplan mapping and historical speed-test comparisons

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified Wi-Fi threat checks and monitoring alerts are absent
  • Mobile offers the broadest feature set; desktop features are narrower
  • Some optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware

• 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

• WiFiman7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform app for Wi-Fi diagnostics, coverage mapping, and device discovery.

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• SoftPerfect Network Scanner7.8/10 · Paid

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

  Visit SoftPerfectFull verdict →