AirMagnet Survey PRO vs IxChariot comparison

NetAlly and Keysight Technologies are both solutions in the Network Troubleshooting category. NetAlly is ranked #5 with an average rating of 7.0, while Keysight Technologies is ranked #11. NetAlly holds a 10.3% mindshare in NT, compared to Keysight Technologies’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of NetAlly users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Keysight Technologies users who would recommend it.

AirMagnet Survey PRO

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AirMagnet Survey PRO

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

AirMagnet Survey PRO and IxChariot compete in the network performance and analysis space. IxChariot has an edge with its comprehensive feature set, though AirMagnet Survey PRO is favored for better pricing and support.

Features: AirMagnet Survey PRO offers accurate Wi-Fi site surveys, real-time data collection, and in-depth spectrum analysis. IxChariot provides network assessment capabilities, detailed application performance testing, and real-world traffic simulation. IxChariot's broader analysis tools make it more versatile for varying network environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AirMagnet Survey PRO is simpler to deploy and has efficient customer support, making it accessible for users. IxChariot is more complex to deploy but offers advanced analytical tools. Both products deliver competent customer service, with AirMagnet providing more personalized support.

Pricing and ROI: AirMagnet Survey PRO is cost-effective and offers favorable ROI for budget-conscious buyers. IxChariot requires a higher initial investment but provides significant ROI potential through its extensive features, which some view as justifying its price point.

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Categories and Ranking

AirMagnet Survey PRO

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

5th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Modeling and Simulation (2nd)

IxChariot

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Network Troubleshooting category, the mindshare of AirMagnet Survey PRO is 10.3%, up from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IxChariot is 3.8%, down from 4.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Troubleshooting Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
AirMagnet Survey PRO	10.3%
IxChariot	3.8%
Other	85.9%

Network Troubleshooting

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Mark Witherspoon

Wireless Services Manager at Veritas Managed Solutions

A solution for site verifications and enhanced with adapters that provide more realistic readings, but needs to support Wi-Fi 6E

Ekahau and AirMagnet Survey have their own pros and cons, in my opinion. For example, the APs are not visible in Ekahau but AirMagnet Survey allows us to see what APs and channels are being used in a live view, which Ekahau lacks. In Ekahau, the signal from the AP it's capturing at that time is visible which is a bit of an inconvenience. The predictive planner of AirMagnet's is better. However, Ekahau has advantages over AirMagnet because it groups all the SSIDs into one AP, whereas with AirMagnet, one needs to group them manually. Ekahau also supports Wi-Fi 6E, but its licensing is restrictive and more costly.

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Venkat Lkmula

Tech spesialist at INT tech services

A vast solution with user-friendly features and reasonable pricing

It is very scalable. You can easily increase the payers in the license activation. If you have any issues, the IxChariot host system can be rebooted. We currently have about 100 setups in our lab. Out of those 100 setups, around 90 are being used. So overall, 90% of the setups use a minimum of 10 paces where we test the range versus rate. In addition, we are building up several test bits, which will increase the usage. No maintenance is required for this solution unless the host system has a problem. Once IxChariot is installed, it automatically updates if you set it to auto-update.

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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 predictive survey creates heat maps which are accurate and save a lot of time."

"Clear and easy to use maps."

"Before there was some Snyder solution which was a free software that we used, however, comparing that to this tool, AirMagnet is a good and reliable solution."

"The stability of the application now is probably the best it's been, from my point of view."

"AirMagnet is a very stable and time-tested product."

"I would like to rate the product as eight of ten."

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

"Overall, the majority of their support engineers are exceptional, especially when it comes to being able to react or assist us on something that's extremely critical through an ongoing project for us."

More AirMagnet Survey PRO pros

"Active testing of network infrastructure with a central server and an easy-to-use GUI, automatic test endpoint registration, and predefined scenarios for real-world traffic including many VoIP types makes this solution very powerful for our environment."

"Implementing IxChariot is very easy and user-friendly."

Cons

"If anything, the rendering speed when doing or looking at large surveys could be faster, but I understand that sheer volume of information is the issue."

"Since it crashes 1 out of 20 times, it would be great if they could make it more stable."

"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."

"It has not been entirely stable."

"There is a feature "no auto-save" when the Proxim USB is disattached accidentally during survey."

"Whenever we are doing the site survey, it will catch most of the areas. However, for example, if we are creating the plan after doing the site survey, in some areas, it will show some signals but actually the signals are not there."

"Nowadays, it almost seems like you can get by without having to purchase the software and have somebody run the scan."

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

More AirMagnet Survey PRO cons

"The graphical user interface needs to be improved."

"Automatization of multiple test scenarios is now only possible from the API."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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."

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

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

"This product is very expensive."

"The pricing needs improvement."

"The tool's pricing is medium."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Retailer

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

University

14%

Construction Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	10

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Questions from the Community

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 advice do you have for others considering AirMagnet Survey?

The AI simulation capabilities, especially the predictive feature in AirMagnet, have been somewhat helpful for network planning. However, both AirMagnet and other tools like Ekahau have accuracy is...

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Overview

AirMagnet Survey PRO provides efficient wireless network surveying and design capabilities, optimizing access point placement with dual passive-active surveys, spectrum integration, and real-time analysis.

AirMagnet Survey PRO offers comprehensive tools for wireless coverage optimization. It facilitates accurate SNR/RSSI data collection and features multi-floor planning with robust reporting capabilities. The software enables efficient spectrum analysis, predictive mapping, and simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz surveys, saving significant time. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, which aids technical assessments and visual displays. However, they suggest improvements in multi-floor integration, file import options, and a more dynamic license system. Enhanced cloud storage support, improved auto-placement features, and better device compatibility are also on the wishlist.

What are the key features of AirMagnet Survey PRO?

Dual Passive-Active Surveys: Streamline access point placement with dual survey types.
Antenna Customization: Tailor antenna parameters for optimal performance.
Predictive Mapping: Visualize potential coverage areas before deployment.
Spectrum Integration: Analyze interference and optimize signal paths.
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Surveys: Conduct faster, comprehensive surveys across frequency bands.

What benefits should users look for in reviews of AirMagnet Survey PRO?

Accurate Data Collection: Highly precise SNR/RSSI measurements improve network assessments.
Time Efficiency: Reduce survey duration with dual-band simultaneous assessments.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies complex tasks with intuitive visual tools.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers detailed analysis and insights into network performance.
Cost Savings: Efficient planning and troubleshooting lead to reduced deployment costs.

In industries like hospitality, education, and healthcare, AirMagnet Survey PRO is instrumental in wireless network surveying and design. These sectors rely on the software for precise Wi-Fi coverage assessments, spectrum analysis, and real-time signal checks, using heat maps to identify dead zones for pre and post-installation verifications. Some opt for alternatives to support newer technologies like Wi-Fi 6E.

NetAlly

IxChariot instantly assesses and troubleshoots networks and applications before and after deployment. This powerful assessment tool uses software agents called Performance Endpoints to simulate application traffic and deliver key performance metrics to a central console for easy management

Validate your devices and networks with proven software-based solution you can rely on
Instantly assess network performance, including wireless performance and geo-location
Manage your tests from modern and intuitive web-based user interface
Leverage distributed and portable performance endpoints deployed on mobile, PC, Mac or in any hypervisor or cloud provider
Validate Wi-Fi clients and access points (APsP based on Wi-Fi Alliance certification tool

Keysight Technologies

Sample Customers

Houston Methodist Hospital, Love's Travel Stops

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