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hcxdumptool vs Aircrack-ng: catalog facts
hcxdumptool	Aircrack-ng
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Captures PMKID material without waiting for a client to reconnect Output feeds directly into the hashcat tool chain	Includes packet capture and wireless-adapter testing utilities.
Only for networks you own or are authorised to audit Requires a compatible adapter and specific driver support	Many functions require a compatible adapter and driver.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-2.0
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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