AirRadar vs Ekahau HeatMapper

Struggling to choose between AirRadar and Ekahau HeatMapper? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

AirRadar is a Network & Admin solution with tags like wifi, bluetooth, network, monitoring, privacy.

It boasts features such as Shows all nearby WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices, Displays extensive information about each detected device, Identifies intruders and suspicious devices, Troubleshoots WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity issues, Protects privacy by detecting hidden cameras, keyboards, etc., Works on Mac only and pros including Easy to use interface, Provides useful diagnostic information, Can detect potential security threats, Free and open source, Actively developed and maintained.

On the other hand, Ekahau HeatMapper is a Network & Admin product tagged with wifi, network-planning, heatmaps, access-point-optimization.

Its standout features include Heatmap generation to visualize Wi-Fi coverage and performance, Survey mode to collect Wi-Fi signal data, Floor plan import and AP placement planning, Frequency spectrum analysis, Passive Wi-Fi analysis without connecting to networks, and it shines with pros like Intuitive heatmap visualization, Detailed signal data collection, Optimized AP placement planning, Troubleshooting of Wi-Fi deadzones, Non-intrusive surveying without connecting to networks.

Feature	AirRadar	Ekahau HeatMapper
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

AirRadar

Description: AirRadar is a device monitoring utility that displays real-time information about nearby wireless devices. It shows all nearby WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices, and allows you to identify intruders, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and protect your privacy.

Ekahau HeatMapper

Description: Ekahau HeatMapper is a Wi-Fi planning and survey software tool used to analyze Wi-Fi signal coverage and create heatmaps. It helps optimize access point placement for maximum Wi-Fi coverage and performance.

Key Features Comparison

AirRadar Features

• Shows all nearby WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices
• Displays extensive information about each detected device
• Identifies intruders and suspicious devices
• Troubleshoots WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity issues
• Protects privacy by detecting hidden cameras, keyboards, etc.
• Works on Mac only

Ekahau HeatMapper Features

• Heatmap generation to visualize Wi-Fi coverage and performance
• Survey mode to collect Wi-Fi signal data
• Floor plan import and AP placement planning
• Frequency spectrum analysis
• Passive Wi-Fi analysis without connecting to networks

Pros & Cons Analysis

AirRadar

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Provides useful diagnostic information
• Can detect potential security threats
• Free and open source
• Actively developed and maintained

Cons

• Mac only, no Windows or Linux version
• Limited options for customizing scan settings
• No cloud sync or multi-device support

Ekahau HeatMapper

Pros

• Intuitive heatmap visualization
• Detailed signal data collection
• Optimized AP placement planning
• Troubleshooting of Wi-Fi deadzones
• Non-intrusive surveying without connecting to networks

Cons

• Requires site survey with proprietary hardware
• Complex interface with steep learning curve
• Limited reporting and analytics features
• No active network testing capabilities
• Does not support newer Wi-Fi standards fully

Pricing Comparison

AirRadar

• Free
• Open Source

Ekahau HeatMapper

• Subscription-Based