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Acrylic Wi-Fi vs Vistumbler: catalog facts
Acrylic Wi-FiVistumbler
Freemium

A limited free version is available. Professional editions are paid.

Free

Free and open source under the GPLv2.

Windows Windows
  • Monitor-mode packet capture on Windows, which is normally difficult
  • Heat mapping and survey tools alongside the scanner
  • GPS logging to map where access points were found
  • KML and GPX export plus live Google Earth tracking
  • The free version is limited and the professional editions are paid
  • Windows only, closed source
  • Windows only
  • Works best when disconnected from access points while scanning
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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