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OpenWOL vs miniWOL: catalog facts
OpenWOL	miniWOL
Free Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0 licence.	Free Free to download.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
One tap to wake a saved device No account, cloud or tracking	Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux Native Apple Silicon build
New project with a short track record Works on the local network only	Only sends wake packets; it does not shut devices down Target devices must have Wake on LAN enabled
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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