NetStumbler Alternatives

NetStumbler is described as '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' and is a network analyzer in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetStumbler for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best NetStumbler alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Vistumbler or Kismet. Other great apps like NetStumbler are NetSpot, WiFi Analyzer - VREM, Homedale and WeFi.

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NetStumbler 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 NetStumbler.

NetStumbler

Network Analyzer
Free • Proprietary

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...

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NetStumbler alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

inSSIDer
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...
35 inSSIDer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Windows
inSSIDer Features
Network Scanner
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inSSIDer VS NetStumbler
Is inSSIDer a good alternative to NetStumbler?
- Most users think inSSIDer is a great NetStumbler alternative.
- inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to NetStumbler.
- inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to NetStumbler.
- inSSIDer is Paid and ProprietaryNetStumbler is Free and Proprietary

NetSpot
NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.
47 NetSpot alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
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
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Comments about NetSpot as an Alternative to NetStumbler

Guest
provides great functionality and the heatmapping function is terrific. Too bad it's not free anymore.
Positive comment •Mar 26, 2019
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- Almost everyone thinks NetSpot is a great NetStumbler alternative.
- NetSpot is the most popular Mac alternative to NetStumbler.
- NetSpot is Paid and ProprietaryNetStumbler is Free and Proprietary

Vistumbler
Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above
24 Vistumbler alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Windows
Vistumbler Features
Network Scanner
Wardriving
Wireless-networking
Class Diagrams
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Comments about Vistumbler as an Alternative to NetStumbler

Guest
closest thing to original netstumbler
Positive comment •May 10, 2017
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Guest
Very similar interfaces and functions. Still working with newer Windows versions and product is updated recently. NOTE: May be detected as a virus by some antivirus due to intrusion mode of this kind of tools.
Positive comment •Oct 14, 2018
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Guest
Functions very similarly and even works on my Win8 installs.
Positive comment •Jul 26, 2015
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- Almost everyone thinks Vistumbler is a great NetStumbler alternative.
- Vistumbler is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NetStumbler.
- Vistumbler is Free and Open SourceNetStumbler is Free and Proprietary

Kismet
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 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n traffic.
36 Kismet alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- Mac
- Windows
Kismet Features
Terminal-based
WiFi Signal Measurement
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Kismet VS NetStumbler
Is Kismet a good alternative to NetStumbler?
- Most users think Kismet is a great NetStumbler alternative.
- Kismet is the most popular Linux alternative to NetStumbler.
- Kismet is Free and Open SourceNetStumbler is Free and Proprietary

WiFi Analyzer - VREM
Optimize your WiFi network using WiFi Analyzer by examining surrounding WiFi networks, measuring their signal strength as well as identifying crowded channels.
36 WiFi Analyzer - VREM alternatives
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License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
WiFi Analyzer - VREM Features
WiFi Signal Measurement
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WiFi Analyzer - VREM VS NetStumbler
Is WiFi Analyzer - VREM a good alternative to NetStumbler?
- WiFi Analyzer - VREM is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to NetStumbler.
- WiFi Analyzer - VREM is Free and Open SourceNetStumbler is Free and Proprietary

Homedale
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.
33 Homedale alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Homedale Features
Wireless
Network Scanner
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WeFi
Wefi has compiled the world's largest collection of free and safe wifi hotspots in order to help you easily find and automatically connect to the best quality FREE and secured Wi-Fi, conserve your precious cellular data plan and battery life.
7 WeFi alternatives
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License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
WeFi Features
Wireless
Network Tools
Visual Wi-Fi map
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Comments about WeFi as an Alternative to NetStumbler

Guest
It appears now it's only an Android app
Negative comment •Jul 26, 2015
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- Some users think WeFi is a great NetStumbler alternative, some don't.
- WeFi is Free and ProprietaryNetStumbler is also Free and Proprietary

NetworkMiner
NetworkMiner is a Network Forensic Analysis Tool (NFAT) for Windows. NetworkMiner can parse PCAP files and regenerate/reassemble transmitted files and certificates from PCAP files with HTTP, FTP, SMB, SMB2, TFTP and several other protocols.
33 NetworkMiner alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Network Analyzer
- Network Monitor
Platforms
- Windows
NetworkMiner Features
Portable
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wavemon
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...
23 wavemon alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Network Monitor
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Linux
wavemon Features
Command line interface
WiFi Signal Measurement
Wireless
Network activity
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WiFi Map — Free Passwords
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!.
25 WiFi Map — Free Passwords alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
WiFi Map — Free Passwords Features
Wireless
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WiFi Map — Free Passwords VS NetStumbler
Is this a good alternative to NetStumbler?
- WiFi Map — Free Passwords is the most popular iPhone alternative to NetStumbler.
- WiFi Map — Free Passwords is Free and ProprietaryNetStumbler is also Free and Proprietary

PortDroid
A network security and port scanning Android app.
18 PortDroid alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Network Analyzer
Platforms
- Android
PortDroid Features
Network Tools
Network Scanner
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iStumbler
iStumbler is the leading wireless discovery tool for Mac OS X, providing plugins for finding AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices and Bonjour services with your Mac.
21 iStumbler alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
iStumbler Features
Scanner
Password encryption
Network Tools
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