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inSSIDer vs NetSpot: catalog facts
inSSIDer	NetSpot
Freemium Free with an Oscium account. Advanced features require a paid subscription.	Freemium A limited free version is available. Pro and Enterprise editions are paid.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Makes channel overlap and interference immediately obvious Client-level inspection of a chosen access point	Heat maps over a real floor plan, not just a list of signal strengths Discover mode is useful even without running a full survey
Requires a free account to use at all Advanced features need the paid MetaGeek Plus subscription	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
Account 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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