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Sparrow-wifi vs wavemon: catalog facts
Sparrow-wifi	wavemon
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and build from source.
Linux	Linux, Command line
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning in one GUI GPS and spectrum support	Live signal level display and history in the terminal Scan screen for nearby wireless networks
Linux only Installed from source with Python dependencies	Linux only Text interface only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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