SoftPerfect builds network scanning, bandwidth monitoring, and system utility tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux. See features, pricing, and pros & cons.
SoftPerfect is an Australian software company, founded in 2000, that develops network and system utilities for home users and small-to-medium businesses. Its product line centers on network administration and monitoring: Network Scanner (IPv4/IPv6 device discovery, port scanning, remote administration), NetWorx (internet connection and bandwidth monitoring), NetGenius (application-level bandwidth control), WiFi Guard (unauthorized wireless device detection), Switch Port Mapper, Connection Emulator, Bandwidth Manager, and Connection Quality Monitor. It also offers system-level tools such as RAM Disk and RAM File System for high-performance in-memory storage. Alongside its commercial, paid products, SoftPerfect distributes a set of free utilities (TFTP Server, Ping Monitor, Certificate Monitor, IP Calculator, Cache Relocator). Most tools run on Windows, with macOS and Linux support varying by product.
Key Features
Network Scanner — IPv4/IPv6 network scanning with port scanning, device discovery, and remote administration tasks such as Wake-on-LAN, remote shutdown, and SSH/PowerShell command execution.
NetWorx bandwidth monitoring — Internet connection and bandwidth monitoring with real-time graphs and daily/monthly usage reports.
RAM Disk / RAM File System — High-performance in-memory disk storage with compression support for faster read/write performance.
WiFi Guard — Detects unauthorized devices connecting to your wireless network.
Free trial licensing — Commercial tools ship with unlimited-duration free trials; several utilities such as TFTP Server and IP Calculator are distributed free of charge.
Cross-platform support — Most tools run on Windows, with macOS and Linux support for many products including Network Scanner.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Broad suite of focused network and system utilities from a single, long-established vendor (founded 2000)
Several genuinely free tools (TFTP Server, IP Calculator, Ping Monitor, Cache Relocator) alongside paid products
Free, unlimited-duration trials for commercial tools like Network Scanner and NetWorx
Cross-platform coverage across Windows, macOS, and Linux, depending on the product