A NetSpot alternative that plans the network before you survey it
NetSpot is a good, affordable way to walk a building and measure the WiFi that already exists. It is not a design tool: there is no automatic access point placement, so the network still has to be designed somewhere else. WiFi Weave is that somewhere else, and it starts free.
What each one costs
NetSpot prices are public list prices as of September 2026; discounts are frequent. WiFi Weave prices are our own.
| NetSpot Pro | WiFi Weave | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Home $59 · Pro $199 · Enterprise $699 | $0 free plan · Basic $29.99/month |
| Licence | One-off licence or subscription | Monthly, cancel anytime |
| Free tier | Scanner only, no survey or planning | 10 floor plans, 10 AI runs, 12 calculators |
| Runs on | macOS / Windows / Android install | Any browser |
| Automatic AP placement | None | Included (10 free runs, unlimited on Pro) |
What each one does
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| Capability | NetSpot | WiFi Weave |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-through site survey with a laptop | Import survey data | |
| Predictive heatmaps before anything is installed | Partial | |
| Automatic wall detection from the floor plan | ||
| Automatic access point placement | ||
| How many APs do I need, and where | ||
| 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz modelling | ||
| Channel planning and optimization | Analysis only | |
| Client-ready PDF / PowerPoint reports | ||
| Runs in the browser, nothing to install | ||
| Free plan you can design on |
Capability summary as of September 2026, from public product information. Check NetSpot for current details.
When NetSpot is the right answer
You need to measure the WiFi that exists today: find the dead zone in an office, check a home mesh, validate what an installer left behind. For that, NetSpot on a laptop is quick and inexpensive, and a one-off licence suits occasional use.
Best fit: Verifying existing WiFi, home labs, small offices
When WiFi Weave is the right answer
You are about to install or change a network and need to know how many access points, where, on which channels, and what to put in the quote. WiFi Weave designs that on the floor plan first, then lets you import survey measurements afterwards to see predicted against measured.
Best fit: Anyone designing a network before it is built: MSPs, IT teams, installers
Common questions
Is NetSpot a planning tool?
NetSpot is primarily a survey and analysis tool: it measures the signal where you walk and draws a heatmap of what exists. It has a planning mode for simple layouts, but no automatic access point placement or wall detection. WiFi Weave starts from the floor plan and designs the network before anything is installed.
Can I use both?
Yes, and many people do: design and quote in WiFi Weave, install, then survey with NetSpot to validate. WiFi Weave also imports survey measurements so predicted and measured coverage sit on the same floor plan.
Which is cheaper?
NetSpot Pro is a $199 one-off licence as of September 2026, which is cheaper than any paid WiFi Weave plan over a year if a survey tool is all you need. WiFi Weave’s free plan costs nothing and includes design features NetSpot does not have at any price.
Does WiFi Weave need to be installed?
No. It runs in the browser on any machine, so a colleague or client can be shown a plan without installing anything.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. No credit card, up to 10 floor plans, 10 AI planning runs for wall detection and access point placement, plus 12 free calculators that need no account.
Try it on your own floor plan first
The free plan includes 10 AI planning runs and up to 10 floor plans, with no credit card. Or start with the 12 free planning tools, no signup needed.
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