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wavemon vs Vistumbler: catalog facts
wavemon	Vistumbler
Free Free to download and build from source.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv2.
Linux, Command line	Windows
Live signal level display and history in the terminal Scan screen for nearby wireless networks	GPS logging to map where access points were found KML and GPX export plus live Google Earth tracking
Linux only Text interface only	Windows only Works best when disconnected from access points while scanning
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 September 23, 2026

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