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NetBlade vs NetSpot
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 AndroidiPhoneWindows
Visit NetBlade 
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
NetSpot covers nearby-network inspection, wireless surveys, heatmaps, and predictive planning, with desktop offline use after activation. Its free edition is limited to macOS and Windows, and the seven-day PRO trial has an application requirement.
Visit NetSpotThe facts
| NetBlade | NetSpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | NetSpot Pro: $199, paid once |
| Plans published | 6 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | netblade.app | netspotapp.com |
| On wi-fi security scanner apps | #13 of 38 | #9 of 38 |
NetBlade: what it does well
NetSpot: what it does well
- More than 20 heatmap visualizations.
- Supports predictive and multi-floor network planning.
- Exports survey data as PDF or CSV.
- Desktop editions can run offline after activation.
- Survey and location data are processed locally, according to NetSpot.
What to know first
- Free edition is for macOS and Windows only.
- PRO trial requires a corporate email and explanation.
- PRO limits projects to 50 zones and 50 snapshots per zone.
- Optional usage statistics may be sent unless disabled.
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