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wavemon vs Sparrow-wifi: catalog facts
wavemon	Sparrow-wifi
Free Free to download and build from source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Linux
Live signal level display and history in the terminal Scan screen for nearby wireless networks	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning in one GUI GPS and spectrum support
Linux only Text interface only	Linux only Installed from source with Python dependencies
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open 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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