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Sparrow-wifi vs WiFi Explorer: catalog facts
Sparrow-wifi	WiFi Explorer
Free Free and open source.	Paid US$19.99 after a 3-day free trial.
Linux	macOS
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning in one GUI GPS and spectrum support	Decodes detailed network configuration for each access point Helps spot channel conflicts and overlap
Linux only Installed from source with Python dependencies	macOS only, requires 13.5 or later Short 3-day trial
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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