inSSIDer
7.6#2 in wi-fi analyzer softwareFrom $200 a yearFree planAndroidmacOSWindows
VisitinSSIDer vs RIPE Atlas
RIPE Atlas
7.4#7 in network diagnostic softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | inSSIDer | RIPE Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | Oscium's support center provides user guides, getting-started material, release notes, videos and troubleshooting articles for inSSIDer. | Documentation includes getting-started guides, how-to procedures, troubleshooting, API manuals, endpoint references, release notes and security disclosures. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Monument, Colorado, United States | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Purpose | inSSIDer visualizes Wi-Fi networks, shows how neighboring networks affect yours, and offers suggestions for faster, more secure Wi-Fi. | RIPE Atlas is a global network of probes that measures Internet connectivity and reachability in real time. |
inSSIDer plans
- inSSIDer FreeFree
- MetaGeek Plus$200 a year
RIPE Atlas plans
- RIPE AtlasFree
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.
Pick RIPE Atlas if…
RIPE Atlas suits network researchers and operators who need connectivity measurements, historical results or diagnostic data. Custom tests require credits, while much of the public data can be used without an account or probe.