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inSSIDer vs WiFi Explorer: catalog facts
inSSIDer	WiFi Explorer
Freemium Free with an Oscium account. Advanced features require a paid subscription.	Paid US$19.99 after a 3-day free trial.
Windows, macOS	macOS
Makes channel overlap and interference immediately obvious Client-level inspection of a chosen access point	Decodes detailed network configuration for each access point Helps spot channel conflicts and overlap
Requires a free account to use at all Advanced features need the paid MetaGeek Plus subscription	macOS only, requires 13.5 or later Short 3-day trial
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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