AirMagnet Survey vs Ekahau Site Survey comparison

NetAlly and Ekahau are both solutions in the Network Modeling and Simulation category. NetAlly is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.0, while Ekahau is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.3. NetAlly holds a 36.9% mindshare in NM, compared to Ekahau’s 48.3% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of NetAlly users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Ekahau users who would recommend it.

AirMagnet Survey

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86% willing to recommend

Ekahau Site Survey

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96% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024

AirMagnet Survey and Ekahau Site Survey are tools in the wireless site survey category. AirMagnet impresses with its comprehensive analysis and accuracy, yet Ekahau has the edge with its robust feature set.

Features: AirMagnet Survey provides detailed spectrum analysis, accurate real-time data, and efficient support. Ekahau Site Survey offers integration capabilities, advanced simulation features, and a broad feature range enabling versatility.

Room for Improvement: AirMagnet can improve its reporting capabilities, user guidance, and interface intuitiveness. Ekahau users seek performance speed enhancements, fewer update requirements, and streamlined processes.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AirMagnet Survey offers straightforward installation and reliable support, though the interface may be less intuitive. Ekahau Site Survey provides a smooth deployment process but has mixed customer service responsiveness reports.

Pricing and ROI: AirMagnet Survey is budget-friendly with a quick ROI, attracting cost-sensitive buyers. Ekahau Site Survey, despite higher upfront fees, provides long-term returns through its capabilities, making its price justifiable for larger projects.

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Categories and Ranking

AirMagnet Survey

Ranking in Network Modeling and Simulation

2nd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Troubleshooting (8th)

Ekahau Site Survey

Ranking in Network Modeling and Simulation

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Network Modeling and Simulation category, the mindshare of AirMagnet Survey is 36.9%, down from 37.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ekahau Site Survey is 48.3%, up from 46.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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David Olofson

Manager at DD&P Services LLC

It fixes so many problems quickly that we don't regret spending more on high-end tools than most companies

It would be nice to have some more training resources for younger techs. We can use them if we need some assistance, but that usually requires one of us who knows what we're doing to calibrate the programs properly. There's one thing our nXG handhelds do that AirMagnet doesn't do out of the box. The nXG devices can analyze the wired and wireless networks simultaneously and map the networks out. We find it handy. However, if I have that plugged into our older OptiView XG tablets or our laptops, I have no way to analyze both the WiFi and the wired network at the same time and build a single picture with all that data. So far, that's something only our nXG handhelds can do. It would be nice if there were a way to integrate all the network discovery, troubleshooting, and mapping of the WiFi and the wired at the same time. There are almost no products that do that currently. If they managed to do that, they'd probably open up their market pretty quickly.

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ALEXANDRE VIANNA

CTO at Redeswirelessbrasil

Good optimization capabilities, automatic network planning tool and saves time

Ekahau needs to enhance the view of materials and make some adjustments to the reports. Currently, it's possible to make changes to the Word report using Python, but it could be improved. For example, when I create an AP on a survey report, information like the cable view, distance, and support assessments could be enhanced. Only one comment about Ekahau Optimizer. It needs improvement. I tried to upload site products, and for five products, I needed to involve Ekahau's supply chain. When I try to solve that, it's not possible. For example, I uploaded one product for a large bank, and the optimizer didn't finish. I needed to involve Ekahau support, and they sent me the file two or three days after I opened the case.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The addition of the AirMapper software on the nXG and our AirCheck G2s has helped a lot because we're mostly not drilling down into the data. Local managers only need to see the coverage on their end and whether there are performance bottlenecks. These things are easy enough for us to ascertain with iPerf."

"It is reliable and easy to use (user-friendly). The heat mapping, passive network surveying, and doing the heat mapping of a building's wireless network allows me to see what level of coverage an area has."

"It allows us to prepare more real designs. Later, we validate them with actual surveys."

"Customer service is great."

"We use the solution for Wi-Fi and networks."

"The heat maps are quite good, and some features are easy to use."

"The most valuable feature is the predictive survey. The antennas' RF patterns are reflected correctly on the drawing when preparing predictive heat maps."

"Clear and easy to use maps."

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"The solution is user-friendly and it provides a good output that can be measured, and I can describe and pinpoint any inaccuracy shortfalls."

"The planning feature is useful because it's very affordable."

"The most valuable feature of Ekahau Site Survey is the predictive survey."

"The most valuable when it comes to this solution for me is the fact that I don't have to go out and do a site survey. With this solution, I can do it all predictably with the usual 90% accuracy."

"We are satisfied with the way this product is working."

"Ekahau Site Survey is an easy and accurate solution."

"I like Ekahau's interface and the reports it can generate."

"I like that our users can send us a floor map. Sometimes it's not feasible to travel to another country where the users are based. So, the floor map is very useful. It's a fantastic product."

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Cons

"Printouts are JPEG printouts. The AirMagnet software is proprietary. I can't send my customers a file, because it is AirMagnet file, even for building projects. I can only send JPEGs or screenshots of heat maps."

"AirMagnet Survey doesn't cover certain devices in the system."

"Less time consumed doing the real surveys."

"But it's definitely a more expensive solution than other ones."

"AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the moment, you can filter by channel or SSID, but grouping all those SSIDs together is a difficult task."

"It'd be nice if it was cheaper, however, you get value for your money."

"When you conduct an active survey and then want to use it for design work, it's actually not very useful."

"The surveying features are in need of improvement, along with general usability."

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"Lacks an in-app photo app or a way to upload photos while carrying out an active onsite survey."

"I wish there were a competitor to keep Ekahau Site Survey's pricing in line, but there's none."

"They should improve the iPad application because it's unstable. Also, Ekahau could be better integrated with other vendors."

"The GPS feature could be improved."

"I find the power button hard to access with just one hand."

"The only issue is the price. The overall price is a bit high, especially compared to our other vendor. Ekahau is considered expensive."

"The information regarding the clients and signal strengths is missing in the Ekahau console."

"In all of our buildings, whenever we deploy wireless access points, we also have to deploy wireless intrusion detections. The Ekahau Site Survey tool doesn't allow us to differentiate between the access point and the intrusion detection device. That's because they're the same devices, but they're configured differently for the type of usage. That's one area that I would ask them to improve. They should allow the identification of access points versus wireless intrusion detection."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is medium."

"This product is very expensive."

"There is an annual cost of the solution. There are some additional charges, such as support and maintenance."

"For technical support, you need an annual license, but it is not worth it."

"The moment we began needing more of the vendor's support, the cost became very high; we switched to another solution."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"The licensing of AirMagnet Survey is different when compared to Ekahu. It is a third of the cost of Ekahau but there are no dedicated laptops to the Sidekick. AirMagnet allows you to license an adapter and share that adapter."

"The product is quite expensive."

"The solution is less costly than one of its competitors."

"The solution is priced fairly for the features that you receive."

"We pay a licensing fee."

"Since we are an academic institute, we get better prices and discounts from Cisco, but not Ekahau."

"This solution is not cheap. If you only need an occasional site survey, you are better off contracting a wireless engineering professional that has one."

"We pay $6,000 yearly for the licensing, but each piece of hardware, the Ekahau Sidekick, is $5,000."

"The pricing is high."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

13%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AirMagnet Survey?

We use the solution for Wi-Fi and networks.

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What needs improvement with AirMagnet Survey?

AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the momen...

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What is your primary use case for AirMagnet Survey?

We use AirMagnet Survey, for site verifications after the wireless system has been installed. We conduct pre and post-install surveys with it. We have reduced the use since now our customers requir...

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What do you like most about Ekahau Site Survey?

We reviewed the maps as a team and determined if any changes needed to be made or if we could just replace APs as they are. We got into this by upgrading our access points to Meraki, and we wanted ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ekahau Site Survey?

It is too expensive.

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What needs improvement with Ekahau Site Survey?

It took me over a week to fine-tune the reports, but they became impossible to use. That’s one of the reasons we started looking at Hemina. I’ve been using Ekahau for quite some time, and when the ...

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Overview

AirMagnet Survey PRO enables network professionals to design, deploy, and validate Wi-Fi 6 networks for optimal performance, security, and compliance. It also calculates the ideal quantity, placement, and configuration of APs for a successful wireless LAN deployment. AirMagnet Survey PRO goes beyond simply verifying RF coverage by plotting actual end-user network performance in terms of connection speed, throughput, and packet statistics by allowing you to use any Wi-Fi adapter or AirMapper™ Site Survey on the AirCheck™ G2 and EtherScope® nXG. Survey PRO helps you get Wi-Fi installations right the first time, preventing costly rework and user complaints.

Over 12 years in the making, ESSTM maintains its reputation as the easiest to use, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi design and maintenance tool for Wi-Fi professionals. With crystal clear heat maps and easy-to-use reports, ESS makes it simple to optimize Wi-Fi.

ESS allows you to plan and create Wi-Fi networks according to your performance and capacity requirements—taking into consideration the increasing amount of wireless clients and applications such as VoIP, HD video streaming and web browsing.

Sample Customers

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