What it does
NetSpot combines Wi-Fi analysis, site surveys, heatmaps and predictive planning, with features varying by platform and edition.
Use NetSpot’s nearby-network table for channel and signal details, or collect measurements at marked map locations for a coverage survey. Planning mode predicts coverage from the layout, wall materials and chosen access points; keep that simulation distinct from measurements. Desktop Free is a non-commercial Inspector, while Pro and Enterprise unlock Survey, Planning and report exports with different project limits. Android offers its own modes and paid heatmap features. iOS is a smaller toolset whose survey maps use Internet speed measurements rather than the desktop radio analysis. The Mac App Store edition limits active scans to the connected network, and Windows cannot collect noise values through its current API.
Strengths
- Signal analysis, surveys and predictive planning
Best for
- Investigating or planning Wi-Fi coverage
Sources
- NetSpot WiFi Site Survey Software: WiFi Heat Maps, Network Planning Tool. Free Plan. (Oct 26, 2026)
- NetSpot Edition and Platform Comparison (Oct 26, 2026)