NetSpot vs NETworkManager
NetSpot
netspotapp.com
NETworkManager
borntoberoot.netSide by side
| Figure | NetSpot | NETworkManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Diagnostic Software | 8.4 (#8) | 7.4 (#23) |
| Privacy | NetSpot says survey, scan, heatmap, network, and location data are processed locally and are not automatically sent to Etwok. | The app says it does not transfer information to other networked systems unless specifically requested by the user or operator. |
| Purpose | NetSpot is a Wi-Fi app for network planning, wireless site surveys, analysis, and troubleshooting. | NETworkManager is an open-source tool for managing networks and troubleshooting network problems. |
Plans
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
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.
NETworkManager
NETworkManager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.