KisMAC Alternatives

KisMAC is described as 'Open-source and free stumbler/scanner application for Mac OS X. It has an advantage over MacStumbler/iStumbler/NetStumbler in that it uses monitor mode and passive scanning' and is a network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to KisMAC for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best KisMAC alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Homedale or Vistumbler. Other great apps like KisMAC are NetSpot, NetworkMiner, NetStumbler and Kismet.

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  1. The Free Wi-Fi Coverage Mapping Site Survey Tool

    Ekahau HeatMapper is a free software tool for quick and easy coverage mapping of Wi-Fi (802.11) networks. It's the only free, easy-to-use tool that shows, on a map, the wireless network coverage in your home or small office.

    9 Ekahau HeatMapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Connect to WiFi passwords for FREE internet access all over the world!

    The most popular WiFi application

    *** TOP 1 in 50 countries *** TOP 1 in Travel category in 100 countries *** Contains to 100 million WiFi hotspots!.

    26 WiFi Map — Free Passwords alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. AirRadar icon
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    Scanning for wireless networks is now easier and more personalized! AirRadar allows you to scan for open networks and tag them as favourites or filter them out. View detailed network information, graph network signal strength, and automatically join the best open network in...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. The Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector is a powerful tool for managing and troubleshooting the Wi-Fi on a Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, or 7 laptop. Built in tests enable you to characterize the integrity and performance of your Wi-Fi connection. Applications include:

    20 Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Packetyzer icon
     6 likes

    Packetyzer provides a Windows user interface for the Ethereal packet capture and dissection library. Ethereal is used by network professionals around the world for troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. WiFi Scanner icon
     5 likes

    A 802.11 wireless scanner and connection manager for Mac OS X. WiFi Scanner will detect access points and clients in ad-hoc mode if the SSID is being broadcasted. It can be used for wireless site surveys, wireless discovery, and to connect to WiFi networks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Winhotspot icon
     30 likes

    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Virtual Wifi Hotspot is a free software router for Windows based system running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Want to monitor your area networks? Identify and troubleshoot issue with your home, small office or enterprise network? Gather useful information about your network performance? Are you simply in search of an elegant replacement of the default OSX wireless utility?

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Kismon icon
     2 likes

    Kismon is GUI client for kismet (wireless scanner/sniffer/monitor) with several features:

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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