iBwave Private Networks vs NetSpot
iBwave Private Networks
ibwave.com
NetSpot
netspotapp.comSide by side
| Figure | iBwave Private Networks | NetSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $513/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · Wi-Fi Analyzer Software | 7.7 (#13) | 8.3 (#3) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada | New Castle, Delaware, USA |
| Integrations | The feature list names iBwave Mobile Survey, iBwave Unity, iBwave Viewer+, and Mist integration. | The features page describes Iperf 3 or custom speed-test servers for active survey throughput testing. |
| Purpose | The product plans, designs, and delivers private LTE/5G and Wi-Fi networks. | NetSpot is a Wi-Fi app for network planning, wireless site surveys, analysis, and troubleshooting. |
| Security | iBwave says its security controls align with SOC 2, Type II is being pursued, and Type I compliance reports are available by contacting sales. | Etwok says it uses access controls and encryption in transit to protect the limited personal data it holds. |
| Support | The subscription listing includes AMS support, and iBwave describes AMS as providing support services and resources worldwide across major time zones. | NetSpot provides email support at [email protected]. |
Plans
iBwave Private Networks
- Wi-Fi Only — 30-Day Subscription$513 a month
- Private LTE/5G + Wi-Fi — 30-Day Subscription$2,230 a month
- Private LTE/5G + Wi-Fi — 12-Month or Multi-Year SubscriptionPriced on request
- Wi-Fi Only — 12-Month or Multi-Year SubscriptionPriced on request
NetSpot
- NetSpot FreeFree
- NetSpot Pro$199, paid once
- NetSpot ProPriced on request
- NetSpot EnterprisePriced on request
- NetSpot FreeFree
- NetSpot Enterprise Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- NetSpot Enterprise Lifetime LicensePrice not published
- NetSpot PRO Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- NetSpot PRO Lifetime LicensePrice not published
In their own words
iBwave Private Networks
iBwave Private Networks has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NetSpot
NetSpot is a Wi-Fi app for network planning, wireless surveys, analysis, and troubleshooting. Inspector mode shows nearby networks and details including channels, vendors, security type, bands, signal, and noise. Survey mode creates interactive, color-coded heatmaps with more than 20 visualizations and customizable reports. Planning mode supports predictive surveys and network design, including multi-floor planning. Survey data can be exported as PDF or CSV, and heatmaps saved as PNG. Active survey throughput testing can use Iperf 3 or custom speed-test servers. NetSpot says survey, scan, heatmap, network, and location data are processed locally rather than automatically sent to Etwok. Desktop editions support offline activation and can run entirely offline afterward. Optional anonymized, aggregated usage statistics can be disabled in Preferences. The free edition is for personal and evaluation use on macOS and Windows. Paid plans are listed from $199. The seven-day full-featured PRO trial requires a valid corporate email and an explanation for the request.