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Spec score 8.1 #7 of 29 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software

What it is

Vistumbler is free, open-source software for scanning nearby wireless access points and mapping them with wireless and GPS data. It finds networks through the Windows Native WiFi API or netsh and supports COM/NMEA GPS receivers. Users can import and export access point data, save KML and GPX files, track scans live in Google Earth, and use audio alerts. The stable release supports Windows 10 and 11 and requires .NET Framework 4. Official releases include an installer, source code, and a portable ZIP; the maker says these downloads do not bundle third-party installers or adware. The project recommends checking available checksums and using standard anti-malware practices during installation. Vistumbler can collect GPS and WiFi location data while running. WiFiDB accepts wireless scan uploads, including data from Vistumbler, and creates statistics and maps. The software is intended for legitimate network analysis and WiFi mapping; its terms prohibit unauthorized network access and monitoring without consent. An experimental MAUI preview is available for Windows and Android, but it remains in development and may have missing features or bugs.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Vistumbler is an open-source wireless network scanner for Windows that maps and visualises nearby access points using wireless and GPS data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Integrations
WiFiDB accepts wireless scan uploads, including scans gathered by Vistumbler or other scanners, and creates statistics and maps from them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · wifidb.net
Security
The project recommends verifying provided checksums and using standard anti-malware practices when installing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Privacy
The software can collect GPS and WiFi location data when run, while the website says it does not collect device location unless it is explicitly submitted, such as through WiFiDB.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Support
The project directs questions about its terms or licensing to its forum or GitLab repository.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
License
Vistumbler is free and open-source software licensed under GPLv2 unless an individual release specifies otherwise.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Maker
The site identifies TechIdiots LLC as the operator and lists its location as Rutland, Massachusetts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · techidiots.net
Downloads
Official releases include installer, source, and portable ZIP downloads; the downloads page says official releases do not bundle third-party installers or adware.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Experimental Android version
Vistumbler MAUI is an experimental preview for Windows and Android, with Android 8.0 or later required.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Experimental status
The maker says the MAUI preview is still in development and may have missing features, bugs, and changes between versions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Exports
It supports access point import and export, plus KML and GPX export.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Google Earth
The stable release supports live Google Earth tracking and audio alerts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
GPS
It supports COM/NMEA GPS receivers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Intended use
The terms describe the software as intended for legitimate network analysis and WiFi mapping, and prohibit unauthorized network access and nonconsensual monitoring.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
License and warranty
Vistumbler is described as GPLv2 free and open-source software provided as is without warranty.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Limitations
The project advises disconnecting from access points while scanning for best results and checking that the correct network adapter is selected if no access points appear.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Live tracking
It offers live Google Earth tracking and audio alerts.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
MAUI features
The MAUI preview includes a live access point list, GPS map, WiFiDB history layers, channel graph, scan import and export, and Android background scanning.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Requirements
The stable release lists Windows 10 and 11 support and requires .NET Framework 4.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Scanning
It finds access points through the Windows Native WiFi API or netsh.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Security and downloads
The maker says official releases do not bundle third-party installers or adware and recommends verifying checksums where provided.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
Stable platform requirements
The stable release supports Windows 10 and 11 and requires .NET Framework 4.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net
WiFiDB integration
The MAUI preview supports WiFiDB accounts, including registration by QR code or link.Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net

Plans and prices

Vistumbler Free Free and open-source software · GPLv2 Read 8 Oct 2026 · vistumbler.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Exports KML and GPX files
  • Supports live Google Earth tracking and audio alerts
  • Official downloads include installer, source, and portable ZIP
  • WiFiDB can turn uploaded scans into maps and statistics

Limits

  • Stable release supports Windows 10 and 11
  • Requires .NET Framework 4
  • MAUI preview may have missing features or bugs
  • Can collect GPS and WiFi location data while running

Who it suits

Vistumbler suits people mapping nearby wireless access points with Windows and GPS data for legitimate network analysis. The experimental MAUI preview may interest users who want its access point list, GPS map, and scanning features on Android.

Verdict

Vistumbler combines local wireless scanning with GPS-based mapping and several export options. Windows users should note its stable release requirements, while Android users should treat the MAUI version as an experimental preview.

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