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KisMAC vs Kismet

A side-by-side look at KisMAC and Kismet. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

KisMAC

KisMAC

Network & Admin

KisMAC is a free WiFi network scanner, packet sniffer, and intrusion detection system for macOS. It can passively monitor wireless networks or actively send packets to test network security and detect vulnerabilities.

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Kismet

Kismet

Security & Privacy

Kismet is an open-source wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system for Wi-Fi networks. It can monitor wireless traffic and detect unauthorized or problematic access points or clients.

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