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Acrylic Wi-Fi vs NetSpot: catalog facts
Acrylic Wi-Fi	NetSpot
Freemium A limited free version is available. Professional editions are paid.	Freemium A limited free version is available. Pro and Enterprise editions are paid.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Monitor-mode packet capture on Windows, which is normally difficult Heat mapping and survey tools alongside the scanner	Heat maps over a real floor plan, not just a list of signal strengths Discover mode is useful even without running a full survey
The free version is limited and the professional editions are paid Windows only, closed source	The free version limits zones, snapshots and visualisation types Windows and macOS only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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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