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Vistumbler vs wavemon: catalog facts
Vistumbler	wavemon
Free Free and open source under the GPLv2.	Free Free to download and build from source.
Windows	Linux, Command line
GPS logging to map where access points were found KML and GPX export plus live Google Earth tracking	Live signal level display and history in the terminal Scan screen for nearby wireless networks
Windows only Works best when disconnected from access points while scanning	Linux only Text interface only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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