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Acrylic Wi-Fi vs inSSIDer: catalog facts
Acrylic Wi-Fi	inSSIDer
Freemium A limited free version is available. Professional editions are paid.	Freemium Free with an Oscium account. Advanced features require a paid subscription.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Monitor-mode packet capture on Windows, which is normally difficult Heat mapping and survey tools alongside the scanner	Makes channel overlap and interference immediately obvious Client-level inspection of a chosen access point
The free version is limited and the professional editions are paid Windows only, closed source	Requires a free account to use at all Advanced features need the paid MetaGeek Plus subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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