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Aircrack-ng vs hcxtools: catalog facts
Aircrack-nghcxtools
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Linux, Command line
  • Includes packet capture and wireless-adapter testing utilities.
  • Converts capture files into hash formats for Hashcat and John the Ripper
  • Supports pcapng, pcap, and cap input files
  • Many functions require a compatible adapter and driver.
  • Does not crack WPA PSK hashes; use Hashcat or John the Ripper for that
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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