Fing Security
8.2#1 in wi-fi security scanner appsFrom $79.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Fing Security | inSSIDer |
|---|---|---|
| Company founded | Fing was founded in 2009 by Carlo Medas and Marco De Angelis. | Oscium says it was founded in 2010 by two brothers. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Dublin 6, Ireland | Monument, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | The maker lists Home Assistant, IFTTT, and the Fing Local API for presence data, network events, and custom automation. | MetaGeek Plus adds packet capture, RF spectrum analysis, network snapshots, client traffic analytics, cloud sync through My.MetaGeek.com, and team collaboration. |
| Purpose | Fing checks router vulnerabilities, scans open ports, and detects network threats continuously and automatically. | inSSIDer visualizes Wi-Fi networks, shows how neighboring networks affect yours, and offers suggestions for faster, more secure Wi-Fi. |
Fing Security plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$8.99 a month
- Professional$19.99 a month
- Premium$79.99 a year
- Professional$179.99 a year
inSSIDer plans
- inSSIDer FreeFree
- MetaGeek Plus$200 a year
Pick Fing Security if…
Fing may suit home users who want to check connected devices and router risks, as well as IT consultants, MSPs, and small businesses monitoring client networks. Its always-on option is for users able to run Fing Agent on Raspberry Pi, Docker, or NAS.
Pick inSSIDer if…
inSSIDer suits wireless professionals and people scanning a home network or surveying an enterprise campus. It is useful for users who want to inspect nearby access points, local devices, and channel activity.