WiFiman
WiFiman: A broad, free analyzer for speed testing, coverage mapping, and UniFi network discovery. Ranked #7 of 29 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free multi-platform monitoring and testing.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree multi-platform monitoring and testing
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Site survey toolsYes
- Founded2005 · New York, New York, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on WiFiman
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 networks, discover connected devices, and review coverage. The mobile app provides the broadest feature set, while desktop installers focus on UniFi device discovery and Teleport VPN access. It is a strong fit for people who want multi-platform monitoring without a paid plan, particularly in environments that already use UniFi networks.
Its feature set covers more than basic channel scanning. WiFiman provides download and upload speed tests, real-time signal strength, throughput, latency, and roaming metrics, along with channel information and channel-health scanning. Floorplan Mapper can record signal strength and visualize coverage on supported mobile devices. Historical storage and comparison of speed-test results adds a way to review performance over time. These capabilities make it useful for checking coverage, identifying performance changes, and understanding how devices connect across a space.
The Free plan includes Wi-Fi network detection, speed testing, network discovery, and Teleport VPN. Teleport VPN provides access to UniFi networks, and the product integrates with UniFi Cloud Gateway and UniFi environments. The main trade-off is platform and hardware dependence: several optimization features require a UniFi Gateway or supported mobile hardware, and desktop functionality is more limited than mobile functionality. WiFiman suits users seeking a free, broad diagnostic toolkit; those needing deeper non-Wi-Fi spectrum analysis or a narrowly focused professional analyzer should consider a different tool.
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WiFiman fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Site survey tools | Yes |
| Spectrum analysis | Not verified |
| Channel recommendations | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows, macos, linux, ios, android |
| Report export | Not verified |
| Historical analysis | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: UniFi Cloud Gateway, UniFi networks, Teleport VPN |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | ui.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
WiFiman integrations
WiFiman lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- UniFi Cloud Gateway
- UniFi networks
- Teleport VPN
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