#45 in Monitoring & ObservabilityUpdated 2026-08

NetSpot

by NetSpot · Wi-Fi site survey, heatmap and network planning app

18.8 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

NetSpot is a desktop and mobile app for Wi-Fi site surveys, analysis and network planning. It scans surrounding networks and lists SSID, BSSID, signal strength and frequency bands in table or chart views, and builds heatmaps as you mark your position on a map and take measurements. A planning mode models walls, doors, windows and AP types to generate predictive surveys and reports.

Best for: IT consultants and home users who need Wi-Fi site surveys, heatmaps and network planning on Mac or Windows.
Pricing: The captured text shows no prices: it offers a free version to download, paid Home, PRO and Enterprise licences, and custom or reseller pricing on request.
Runs on: iOSAndroidmacOS

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Native apps for macOS, Windows, Android and iOS
Projects open across the macOS, Windows and Android apps
Predictive planning using wall materials, doors and AP models
Scan data exports to CSV; surveys produce reports

Trade-offs

Troubleshooting and network planning run only on macOS and Windows
The iOS app covers speed heatmaps, not Wi-Fi analysis or troubleshooting
Commercial use requires the paid PRO or Enterprise licence
No prices are shown on the page; you have to go through Buy Now

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 0 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 82 out of 100
Changelog: 0 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 35 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

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Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 0 out of 100

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