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OpenSnitch vs WiGLE

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

OpenSnitch

OpenSnitch

Security & Privacy

OpenSnitch is an open source application firewall for GNU/Linux systems. It monitors and controls network connections to protect against unwanted access and data leakage. It works by prompting the user to allow or deny connections.

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WiGLE

WiGLE

Network & Admin

WiGLE (Wireless Geographic Logging Engine) is an open-source web application and API that collects information about wireless networks and maps their geographic locations. It relies on a community of users to scan for Wi-Fi networks and submit data to the database.

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