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wavemon vs inSSIDer: catalog facts
wavemon	inSSIDer
Free Free to download and build from source.	Freemium Free with an Oscium account. Advanced features require a paid subscription.
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS
Live signal level display and history in the terminal Scan screen for nearby wireless networks	Makes channel overlap and interference immediately obvious Client-level inspection of a chosen access point
Linux only Text interface only	Requires a free account to use at all Advanced features need the paid MetaGeek Plus subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Account 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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