AirMagnet Survey PRO vs WiFiman

ASAirMagnet Survey PRO8.6Visit WiFiman8.4Visit

Higher score AS AirMagnet Survey PRO #5 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit NetAlly

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WiFiman #7 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit WiFiman

• AirMagnet Survey PRO fits best

  Enterprise predictive planning and surveys

• WiFiman fits best

  Free multi-platform monitoring and testing

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Side by side

Feature	ASAirMagnet Survey PRO 8.6/10 Visit ↗	WiFiman 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software	#7 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software
Best for	Enterprise predictive planning and surveys	Free multi-platform monitoring and testing
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Pricing on request	Free
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AirMagnet Survey PRO 3/5 · WiFiman 3/5
Site survey tools	✓	✓
Spectrum analysis	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Channel recommendations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Report export	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Historical analysis	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS via supported Windows environment	windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Our review
Pros	Combines predictive modeling with automated access-point placement Supports passive, active, and iPerf site surveys Produces heatmaps, analysis, and customizable professional reports	Free apps across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Combines speed tests, signal metrics, discovery, and channel scanning Floorplan Mapper records signal strength and visualizes coverage
Cons	Spectrum analysis requires compatible NXT-2000 hardware Some noise and SNR measurements require AirMapper Site Survey Pricing uses a contact-sales model	Several optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware Desktop apps offer a narrower feature set than the mobile app Deeper non-Wi-Fi spectrum-analysis details are not part of its focus
Our verdict	AirMagnet Survey PRO is desktop software for designing, surveying, and analyzing Wi-Fi networks. It is intended for network professionals, technicians, installers, and system integrators handling wireless deployments. The feature set… Read the review →	WiFiman is Ubiquiti’s free Wi-Fi and network diagnostics app for home, office, and UniFi environments. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, giving users a broad way to check wireless and cellular performance, inspect nearby… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AirMagnet Survey PRO — where it wins

  • Combines predictive modeling with automated access-point placement
  • Supports passive, active, and iPerf site surveys
  • Produces heatmaps, analysis, and customizable professional reports

  Where it doesn't

  • Spectrum analysis requires compatible NXT-2000 hardware
  • Some noise and SNR measurements require AirMapper Site Survey
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model

• WiFiman — where it wins

  • Free apps across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Combines speed tests, signal metrics, discovery, and channel scanning
  • Floorplan Mapper records signal strength and visualizes coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Several optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware
  • Desktop apps offer a narrower feature set than the mobile app
  • Deeper non-Wi-Fi spectrum-analysis details are not part of its focus

• ASAirMagnet Survey PRO8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A professional suite for predictive Wi-Fi planning, surveys, analysis, and reporting.

  Visit NetAllyFull verdict →
• WiFiman8.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free analyzer for speed testing, coverage mapping, and UniFi network discovery.

  Visit WiFimanFull verdict →