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 Homedale 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 Vistumbler, NetSpot, Intercepter-NG and Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector.

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  1. inSSIDer icon

    inSSIDer

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    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.

    35 inSSIDer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Version
     

    • 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. Homedale icon

    Homedale

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Homedale is the most popular Mac alternative to Kismet.

    • Homedale is Free and ProprietaryKismet is Free and Open Source
  4. NetStumbler icon

    NetStumbler

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    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...

    36 NetStumbler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Vistumbler icon

    Vistumbler

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

    24 Vistumbler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. NetSpot icon

    NetSpot

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

    47 NetSpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Free WLAN Site Survey Software for Mac
     

    • NetSpot is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Kismet.

    • NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryKismet is Free and Open Source
  7. Intercepter-NG icon

    Intercepter-NG

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

    11 Intercepter-NG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning

    Platforms

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

    • Intercepter-NG is the most popular Linux alternative to Kismet.

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

    Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector

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    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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  10. NetSurveyor icon

    NetSurveyor

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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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  11. WifiInfoView icon

    WifiInfoView

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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...

    27 WifiInfoView alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Wifi Network Testing icon

    Wifi Network Testing

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main menu to select the tests you want to perform on your network
     
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    Winhotspot

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

    68 Winhotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Virtual WiFi Hotspot icon

    Virtual WiFi Hotspot

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    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
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