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WiFi Explorer vs wavemon: catalog facts
WiFi Explorer	wavemon
Paid US$19.99 after a 3-day free trial.	Free Free to download and build from source.
macOS	Linux, Command line
Decodes detailed network configuration for each access point Helps spot channel conflicts and overlap	Live signal level display and history in the terminal Scan screen for nearby wireless networks
macOS only, requires 13.5 or later Short 3-day trial	Linux only Text interface only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 October 1, 2026

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