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WiFi Explorer vs Vistumbler: catalog facts
WiFi Explorer	Vistumbler
Paid US$19.99 after a 3-day free trial.	Free Free and open source under the GPLv2.
macOS	Windows
Decodes detailed network configuration for each access point Helps spot channel conflicts and overlap	GPS logging to map where access points were found KML and GPX export plus live Google Earth tracking
macOS only, requires 13.5 or later Short 3-day trial	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
Not stated if an account is 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 September 23, 2026

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