Hamina Planner vs WiFi Analyzer

Hamina Planner8.5Visit WiFi Analyzer8.2Visit

Higher score Hamina Planner #6 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Hamina Planner

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WiFi Analyzer #8 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software 8.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WiFi Analyzer

• Hamina Planner fits best

  Free wireless planning with vendor integrations

• WiFi Analyzer fits best

  Mac users wanting detailed scan sessions

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Side by side

Feature	Hamina Planner 8.5/10 Visit ↗	WiFi Analyzer 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.2
Ranking	#6 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software	#8 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software
Best for	Free wireless planning with vendor integrations	Mac users wanting detailed scan sessions
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$590/user/mo	€48/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hamina Planner 2/5 · WiFi Analyzer 4/5
Site survey tools	—	✓ (best)
Spectrum analysis	—	Not checked yet
Channel recommendations	✓	✓
Report export	✓	✓
Historical analysis	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	web, Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Our review
Pros	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	Scans 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands continuously Combines channel recommendations, health metrics, and security audits Adds floorplan heatmaps, session comparison, and report exports
Cons	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	Runs only on macOS No free plan is available Some advanced views and tools require a paid plan
Our verdict	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 →	WiFi Analyzer is a native macOS application for individual users and organizations performing wireless diagnostics, network planning, and security reviews. It scans the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands continuously, then combines channel analysis… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• WiFi Analyzer — where it wins

  • Scans 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands continuously
  • Combines channel recommendations, health metrics, and security audits
  • Adds floorplan heatmaps, session comparison, and report exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS
  • No free plan is available
  • Some advanced views and tools require a paid plan

• Hamina Planner8.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable planning workspace with strong vendor integrations, but no built-in site surveying.

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• WiFi Analyzer8.2/10 · 14-day trial

  A detailed macOS analyzer for scans, heatmaps, channel planning, and security reviews.

  Visit WiFi AnalyzerFull verdict →