Head-to-head · Wi-Fi Analyzer Software
Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps vs Hamina Planner
Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps leads on 3 checks, Hamina Planner on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAcrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceAcrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps · $69/mo
- Free planonly Hamina Planner
- Free trialonly Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps
- Most featuresAcrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps · 4 of 5
Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps scores higher on our rubric for wi-fi analyzer software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Hamina Planner offers free plan; Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps doesn't. Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps is cheaper to start at $69/mo against $590/mo. Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps offers site survey tools; Hamina Planner doesn't. Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps offers spectrum analysis; Hamina Planner doesn't.
Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps is the better fit for windows teams needing advanced heatmaps. Hamina Planner is the better fit for free wireless planning with vendor integrations.
- Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps fits best
Windows teams needing advanced heatmaps
- Hamina Planner fits best
Free wireless planning with vendor integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Hamina Planner 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software | #6 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software |
| Best for | Windows teams needing advanced heatmaps | Free wireless planning with vendor integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $69/mo (best) | $590/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps 4/5 · Hamina Planner 2/5 | ||
| Site survey tools | ✓ (best) | — |
| Spectrum analysis | ✓ (best) | — |
| Channel recommendations | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Report export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Historical analysis | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Supported platforms | Windows | web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Our verdict | Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps is Windows desktop software for designing, planning, surveying, and optimizing wireless networks. It suits professionals and businesses that need to assess coverage, investigate interference and quality issues, plan… Read the review → |
Hamina Planner is a browser-based wireless network planning tool for IT network administrators, network engineers, and wireless consultants. It supports predictive Wi-Fi, IoT, and private cellular design across web, Windows, macOS, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps — where it wins
- Predictive design and passive or active site surveys
- Wi-Fi 7 planning across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands
- Editable DOCX, CSV, and KMZ reports
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop software
- No free plan; trial lasts 15 days
- Advanced analysis requires the Advanced plan or license
Hamina Planner — where it wins
- Free account supports wireless design and up to three access points
- 2D/3D planning, heatmaps, AI modeling, and AP placement
- Integrates with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Extreme, Ruckus, and Arista
Where it doesn't
- Verified site surveying is handled by the separate Hamina Onsite product
- Spectrum analysis is not included in Planner
- Planner Plus and Enterprise pricing is not shown here
- Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps8.7/10 · 15-day trial
A Windows-focused toolkit for advanced Wi-Fi surveys, design, analysis, and reporting.
Visit Acrylic Wi-FiFull verdict → - Hamina Planner8.5/10 · Free plan
A capable planning workspace with strong vendor integrations, but no built-in site surveying.
Visit Hamina PlannerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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