Side by side
Airward vs inSSIDer
Both stand on wi-fi security scanner apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Visit Airward 
Free plan AndroidMacWindows
inSSIDer helps users inspect nearby Wi-Fi networks, channel usage, connected devices, and configuration. Non-Wi-Fi interference is outside a Wi-Fi scanner’s direct view, and Plus features are Windows-only.
Visit inSSIDerThe facts
| Airward | inSSIDer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: €39.99, paid once | MetaGeek Plus: $200 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | airward.app | oscium.com |
| On wi-fi security scanner apps | #12 of 38 | #8 of 38 |
Airward: what it does well
inSSIDer: what it does well
- Visualizes nearby Wi-Fi networks.
- Shows channel usage and access-point details.
- Scans local networks for connected devices.
- Free download includes Wi-Fi scanning and visualization.
- Configuration checks explain possible improvements.
What to know first
- Free download requires a free Oscium account.
- MetaGeek Plus features are currently Windows-only.
- Cannot directly see non-Wi-Fi interference.
- MetaGeek Plus costs $200 a year.
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