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Sidos Cloud vs WiFi Scanner
Both stand on wi-fi analyzer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid iPhoneWeb
Sidos Cloud brings Wi-Fi surveying and planning tools into a browser, with team project sharing and an iPhone app for offline project access. Choose between named-user access at $468 a year and a shared Wave device subscription at $2,388 a year.
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Free trial MacWindows
WiFi Scanner brings live wireless scanning, survey planning, and performance checks into a desktop app. Check the platform requirements and the Windows spectrum-analysis limit before choosing it.
Visit WiFi ScannerThe facts
| Sidos Cloud | WiFi Scanner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Sidos Cloud User: $468 per user a year | Core: $195 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sidos.com | wifiscanner.com |
| On wi-fi analyzer software | #25 of 29 | #21 of 29 |
Sidos Cloud: what it does well
- Surveys and analyzes 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz networks.
- Supports multi-floor plans and coverage analysis.
- Teams can survey concurrently and share projects.
- iPhone app can access scanned data offline.
- Sidos states GDPR and CCPA compliance.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Each Cloud user needs an individual subscription.
- Cloud User costs $468 a year per named user.
- Wave Unlimited costs $2,388 a year per device.
WiFi Scanner: what it does well
- Live grid shows access point signal and security details.
- Survey tools provide walk-through and predictive heatmaps.
- Performance tools measure throughput, latency, jitter, and packet loss.
- Seven-day trial includes all features without a credit card.
- Live scans can be shared through WebViewer links.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Viewing live results after trial requires a paid licence.
- Windows Spectrum Analysis is beta and supports limited adapters.
- Activation requires an internet connection.
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