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WifiInfoView vs NetSpot: catalog facts
WifiInfoViewNetSpot
Free

Freeware from NirSoft; it may not be sold or bundled with a commercial product.

Freemium

A limited free version is available. Pro and Enterprise editions are paid.

Windows Windows, macOS
  • Detailed per-network data including channel, RSSI and PHY type
  • Summary views by channel, manufacturer and speed
  • 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 Windows Vista or later and a compatible wireless adapter and driver
  • On Windows 11 24H2 and later, location access must be enabled for desktop apps
  • The free version limits zones, snapshots and visualisation types
  • Windows and macOS only, closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Freeware License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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