Kismet Alternatives

Apps similar to Kismet include inSSIDer. It's paid, but KillerScan and Wi-Fi Info are free. Other options are NetSpot, Homedale, Vistumbler and WiFi Analyzer - VREM. There's no shortage of Network Analyzers like Kismet, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Android, Mac and iPad.

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  1. WiFi Warden icon
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    WiFi Warden lets you see frequency, channel, modem manufacturer, encryption, security,distance to the router, power, name and Mac address of wireless access points around you and show some information about connected devices to your network.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  2.  7 likes

    wavemon is a wireless device monitoring application that allows you to watch signal and noise levels, packet statistics, device configuration and network parameters of your wireless network hardware. It should work (though with varying features) with all devices supported by the...

    22 wavemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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  3. reaver icon
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    Reaver implements a brute force attack against Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) registrar PINs in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases. Reaver has been designed to be a robust and practical attack against WPS, and has been tested against a wide variety of access points and WPS...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. 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!.

    27 WiFi Map — Free Passwords alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. WifiInfoView icon
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    Scans wireless networks in your area and displays extensive information, including: SSID, MAC Address, PHY Type (802.11g or 802.11n), RSSI, Signal Quality, Frequency, Channel Number, and more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. NetSurveyor icon
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    NetSurveyor is a diagnostic tool that falls under the category of WiFi Scanners or 802.11 Network Discovery Tools. The best known in this category is NetStumbler . A discovery tool reports the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for each wireless network it detects, along with the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. 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:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    A command-line network scanning tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. How strong is your WiFi signal? You can use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app to get advanced analytics that help you optimize your existing or newly extended WiFi network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. 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
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  11. Easily analyze your Wi-Fi and see the issues preventing you from having a stable and fast connection. You can run a comprehensive scan of your wireless network, get an interactive color-coded heatmap, and see the "dead" zones clearly.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. WiFi Scanner icon
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    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.

    40 WiFi Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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