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Acrylic Wi-Fi vs WifiInfoView: catalog facts
Acrylic Wi-Fi	WifiInfoView
Freemium A limited free version is available. Professional editions are paid.	Free Freeware from NirSoft; it may not be sold or bundled with a commercial product.
Windows	Windows
Monitor-mode packet capture on Windows, which is normally difficult Heat mapping and survey tools alongside the scanner	Detailed per-network data including channel, RSSI and PHY type Summary views by channel, manufacturer and speed
The free version is limited and the professional editions are paid Windows only, closed source	Requires Windows Vista or later and a compatible wireless adapter and driver On Windows 11 24H2 and later, location access must be enabled for desktop apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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