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Sparrow-wifi vs Acrylic Wi-Fi: catalog facts
Sparrow-wifi	Acrylic Wi-Fi
Free Free and open source.	Freemium A limited free version is available. Professional editions are paid.
Linux	Windows
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning in one GUI GPS and spectrum support	Monitor-mode packet capture on Windows, which is normally difficult Heat mapping and survey tools alongside the scanner
Linux only Installed from source with Python dependencies	The free version is limited and the professional editions are paid Windows only, closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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