Kismet Alternatives for Windows

Kismet is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Vistumbler or NetStumbler. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Kismet and 14 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Kismet are NetSpot, Homedale, Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector and Intercepter-NG.

Kismet alternatives are mainly Network Analyzers but may also be Network Monitors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Kismet.

Kismet

Free • Open Source

Kismet is an 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system. Kismet will work with any...

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inSSIDer
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Paid • Proprietary
Network Analyzer
Windows
36 inSSIDer alternatives
Let's face it-- there's SOOO much Wi-Fi everywhere these days, the built-in Wi-Fi tools and free utilities that used to help us understand the Wi-Fi environment just can't keep up anymore. Those tools don't help you see how many access points are in the same...
- - inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to Kismet.
- - inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to Kismet.
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Network Scanner
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Some users think inSSIDer is a great Kismet alternative, some don't.
NetSpot
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
48 NetSpot alternatives
NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.
- - NetSpot is the most popular Mac alternative to Kismet.
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NetSpot Features
1. Block TrackersNetSpot has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
Integrated Virus scanner
Nearby Scan
Visual Wi-Fi map
WiFi Signal Measurement
Network Scanner
Wireless
Ip trace
Vistumbler
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Free • Open Source
Network Analyzer
Windows
23 Vistumbler alternatives
Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above
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Network Scanner
Wardriving
Wireless-networking
Class Diagrams
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Almost everyone thinks Vistumbler is a great Kismet alternative.
NetStumbler
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Free • Proprietary
Network Analyzer
Windows
34 NetStumbler alternatives
NetStumbler is a tool for Windows that allows you to detect Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) using 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g. It has many uses:Verify that your network is set up the way you intended, find locations with poor coverage in your WLAN, detect other networks...
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Network Tools
Network Scanner
Wireless
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.4.0, released in April 2004, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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Most users think NetStumbler is a great Kismet alternative.
Homedale
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Free • Proprietary
Network Analyzer
Mac
Windows
33 Homedale alternatives
With Homedale you can search for Wi-Fi / WLAN Access Points and monitor their signal strength. Use the detected access points with Google Geolocation and Mozilla Location Service to locate yourself.
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Wireless
Network Scanner
Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
18 Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector alternatives
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:
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Intercepter-NG
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Free • Proprietary
Network Analyzer
Network Monitor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
BSD
iPad
10 Intercepter-NG alternatives
Intercepter-NG is a multifunctional network toolkit for various types of IT specialists.
- - Intercepter-NG is the most popular iPad alternative to Kismet.
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Intercepter-NG Features
1. PortableIntercepter-NG can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. Root requiredRequires root to use Intercepter-NG, mainly relevant for Android apps.
Jailbreak required
Discontinued
App unavailable on Play Store and website is flagged by modern browsers as potentially malicious.
Warning
Website blocked by modern browsers as possible trojan.
WifiInfoView
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
25 WifiInfoView alternatives
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...
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Network Scanner
NetSurveyor
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
15 NetSurveyor alternatives
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...
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Channel Usage
Winhotspot
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
67 Winhotspot alternatives
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
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Winhotspot Features
1. PortableWinhotspot can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Wireless
Jira integration
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may contain malware such as : PUP.Optional.Adtool PUP.Optional.Somoto.A PUP.Optional.Somoto.A (x2) PUP.Optional.DeltaTB PUP.Optional.OpenCandy & may install itself in startup
Virtual WiFi Hotspot
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
46 Virtual WiFi Hotspot alternatives
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.
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Malware
Airport Utility
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Free • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
48 Airport Utility alternatives
Use AirPort Utility to manage your Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule — right from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. See a graphical overview of your Wi-Fi network and devices.
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