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hcxdumptool vs Kismet: catalog facts
hcxdumptool	Kismet
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free The software is free under its open-source licence. Hosting, hardware and external…
Linux, Command line	Linux
Captures PMKID material without waiting for a client to reconnect Output feeds directly into the hashcat tool chain	It passively captures across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and software-defined radio sources at once, logging everything to…
Only for networks you own or are authorised to audit Requires a compatible adapter and specific driver support	It needs a capture-capable adapter in monitor mode, and the configuration is genuinely involved.
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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