WiFi planning software, compared honestly
Ekahau, NetSpot, Hamina, and WiFi Weave all solve different versions of the same problem. Here is what each one actually does, and who it fits — including when the answer isn't us.
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| Capability | WiFi Weave | Ekahau | NetSpot | Hamina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predictive heatmaps on your floor plan | ||||
| AI automatic access point placement | ||||
| Automatic wall detection from the floor plan image | Partial | |||
| 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz modeling | ||||
| Interactive 3D visualization | ||||
| On-site survey with dedicated hardware | Import survey data | Partial | ||
| Import Ekahau .esx projects | — | |||
| Runs in the browser (nothing to install) | ||||
| Free calculators & planning tools | 12 tools, no signup | Partial | Partial | |
| Pricing model | From $29.99/mo, cancel anytime | Enterprise quotes, annual | Per-license tiers | Per-user subscription, annual |
| Free trial without a sales call |
Capability summary as of August 2026, based on public product information — check each vendor for current details.
Ekahau
The enterprise gold standard, paired with its own survey hardware and certification track. If your organization has the budget and does large validated deployments every week, it earns its price. For everyone else, most of its capability goes unused.
Best fit: Large enterprises and dedicated WLAN consultancies
NetSpot
A strong, affordable on-site survey tool — walk the space, measure what actually exists. It is not a design-first tool: there is no automatic AP planning, so you still design the network somewhere else.
Best fit: Verifying existing WiFi, home labs, small offices
Hamina
A modern browser-based planner with strong design features, priced per user per year toward professional teams. Well regarded — and typically a bigger annual commitment than a small team or MSP side-practice needs.
Best fit: Professional WLAN teams with annual tooling budgets
WiFi Weave
Browser-based predictive design with AI wall detection and automatic AP placement, monthly pricing you can cancel anytime, and 12 free planning calculators. The deliberate trade-off: we focus on predictive design and survey-data import rather than selling survey hardware.
Best fit: MSPs, IT teams, and engineers who design WiFi regularly but not exclusively
Common questions
Is WiFi Weave an Ekahau alternative?
For predictive design work — heatmaps, AP placement, channel planning on a floor plan — yes: WiFi Weave covers that workflow in the browser at monthly pricing, and imports Ekahau .esx projects. Ekahau remains the deeper choice for hardware-validated enterprise surveys with certified workflows.
Can I try WiFi Weave before paying?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial you can cancel anytime, and the 12 planning calculators are free forever with no signup.
Does WiFi Weave work with my existing access points?
The device library covers major vendors, and you can import APs from UniFi, Meraki, and Aruba controllers, plus Ekahau project files.
What does WiFi Weave cost?
Basic is $29.99/month, Pro is $49.99/month with AI auto-planning and every visualization mode, and MSP is $99.99/month with client sharing and reporting. All monthly, cancel anytime.
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