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Vistumbler vs WiFi Explorer: catalog facts
Vistumbler	WiFi Explorer
Free Free and open source under the GPLv2.	Paid US$19.99 after a 3-day free trial.
Windows	macOS
GPS logging to map where access points were found KML and GPX export plus live Google Earth tracking	Decodes detailed network configuration for each access point Helps spot channel conflicts and overlap
Windows only Works best when disconnected from access points while scanning	macOS only, requires 13.5 or later Short 3-day trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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