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 NetStumbler or Vistumbler. 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, Intercepter-NG and Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector.

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Kismet alternatives are mainly Network Analyzers but may also be Network Monitors or Wi-Fi Hotspots.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Kismet.
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Kismet is an 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system. Kismet will work with any wireless card which supports raw monitoring (rfmon) mode, and (with appropriate hardware) can sniff...

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Kismet alternatives page was last updated Jan 12, 2025
  1. inSSIDer icon
     160 likes

    An advanced network analyzer that accurately visualizes Wi-Fi environments, provides signal strength timelines, supports 802.11ac networks, lists conflicting access points, and recommends channels, all while being accessible with just a dual-band .11n adapter.

    34 inSSIDer alternatives
    Windows Version

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    inSSIDer Features

    1.  Network Scanner
    inSSIDer iconKismet Icon

    inSSIDer VS Kismet

    Is inSSIDer a good alternative to Kismet?
     
    • Some users think inSSIDer is a great Kismet alternative, some don't.

    • inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to Kismet.

    • inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to Kismet.

    • inSSIDer is Paid and ProprietaryKismet is Free and Open Source
  2. NetStumbler icon
     29 likes

    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...

    35 NetStumbler alternatives
    NetStumbler screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NetStumbler Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Network Scanner
    3.  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.

    NetStumbler iconKismet Icon

    NetStumbler VS Kismet

    Is NetStumbler a good alternative to Kismet?
     
    • Most users think NetStumbler is a great Kismet alternative.

    • NetStumbler is the most popular free alternative to Kismet.

    • NetStumbler is Free and ProprietaryKismet is Free and Open Source
  3. Vistumbler icon
     29 likes

    Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above

    23 Vistumbler alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Vistumbler Features

    1.  Network Scanner
    2.  Wardriving
    3.  Wireless-networking
    4.  Class Diagrams
    Vistumbler iconKismet Icon

    Vistumbler VS Kismet

    Is Vistumbler a good alternative to Kismet?
     
    • Almost everyone thinks Vistumbler is a great Kismet alternative.

    • Vistumbler is the most popular Open Source alternative to Kismet.

    • Vistumbler is Free and Open SourceKismet is also Free and Open Source
  4. NetSpot icon
     110 likes

    NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.

    46 NetSpot alternatives
    Free WLAN Site Survey Software for Mac

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    NetSpot Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Integrated Virus scanner
    3.  Nearby Scan
    4.  Visual Wi-Fi map
    5.  WiFi Signal Measurement
    6.  Network Scanner
    7.  Wireless
    8.  Ip trace
    NetSpot iconKismet Icon

    NetSpot VS Kismet

    Is NetSpot a good alternative to Kismet?
     
    • NetSpot is the most popular Mac alternative to Kismet.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryKismet is Free and Open Source
  5. Homedale icon
     10 likes

    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.

    32 Homedale alternatives
    Homedale icon for Mac OS.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Homedale Features

    1.  Wireless
    2.  Network Scanner
    Homedale iconKismet Icon

    Homedale VS Kismet

    Is Homedale a good alternative to Kismet?
     
  6. Intercepter-NG icon
     14 likes

    Intercepter-NG is a multifunctional network toolkit for various types of IT specialists.

    10 Intercepter-NG alternatives
    Android App

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad

    Intercepter-NG Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Root required
    3.  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.

    Intercepter-NG iconKismet Icon

    Intercepter-NG VS Kismet

    Is Intercepter-NG a good alternative to Kismet?
     
    • Intercepter-NG is the most popular iPhone, Linux & iPad alternative to Kismet.

    • Intercepter-NG is Free and ProprietaryKismet is Free and Open Source
  7. Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector icon
     7 likes

    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:

    19 Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector alternatives
    Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector iconKismet Icon

    Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector VS Kismet

    Is this a good alternative to Kismet?
     
  8. NetSurveyor icon
     6 likes

    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...

    16 NetSurveyor alternatives
    NetSurveyor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NetSurveyor Features

    1.  Channel Usage
    NetSurveyor iconKismet Icon

    NetSurveyor VS Kismet

    Is NetSurveyor a good alternative to Kismet?
     
  9. Wifi Network Testing icon
     1 like

    Scan your wifi network and obtain troubleshooting details, with extreme granularity.

    23 Wifi Network Testing alternatives
    Main menu to select the tests you want to perform on your network

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Wifi Network Testing Features

    1.  Wireless scanner
    2.  Network Scanner
    3.  WiFi Signal Measurement
    Wifi Network Testing iconKismet Icon

    Wifi Network Testing VS Kismet

    Is Wifi Network Testing a good alternative to Kismet?
     
  10. WifiInfoView icon
     6 likes

    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...

    26 WifiInfoView alternatives
    WifiInfoView screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WifiInfoView Features

    1.  Network Scanner
    WifiInfoView iconKismet Icon

    WifiInfoView VS Kismet

    Is WifiInfoView a good alternative to Kismet?
     
  11. Winhotspot icon
     30 likes

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

    67 Winhotspot alternatives
    Winhotspot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Winhotspot Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wireless
    3. JIRA icon  Jira integration
    Warning

    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

    Winhotspot iconKismet Icon

    Winhotspot VS Kismet

    Is Winhotspot a good alternative to Kismet?
     
  12. Virtual WiFi Hotspot icon
     7 likes

    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.

    46 Virtual WiFi Hotspot alternatives
    Virtual WiFi Hotspot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Warning

    Malware

    Virtual WiFi Hotspot iconKismet Icon

    Virtual WiFi Hotspot VS Kismet

    Is Virtual WiFi Hotspot a good alternative to Kismet?
     
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