AirMagnet Survey PRO vs NetBrain comparison

NetAlly and NetBrain are both solutions in the Network Troubleshooting category. NetAlly is ranked #7 with an average rating of 6.5, while NetBrain is ranked #15. NetAlly holds a 8.1% mindshare in NT, compared to NetBrain’s 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of NetAlly users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 75% of NetBrain users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 7, 2025

AirMagnet Survey PRO and NetBrain are competitors in the network monitoring and analysis domain. NetBrain has the advantage with a comprehensive feature set and is perceived as offering better value for money.

Features: AirMagnet Survey PRO is effective for planning and validating wireless networks, focusing on signal coverage, interference analysis, and multi-floor heat mapping. It also offers predictive surveys to simulate access point placements and a planner for antenna customization. NetBrain is strong in dynamic network mapping, the automation of troubleshooting processes, and real-time network performance insights. It also includes advanced visualization tools and on-demand mapping of network configurations.

Room for Improvement: AirMagnet Survey PRO could enhance its user interface to integrate more user-friendly functionalities and support additional adapters for varied compatibilities. Increasing reporting options for non-technical users and expanding CAD drawing features could improve usability. NetBrain could benefit from streamlined deployment processes, reduced complexity of the mapping feature, and enhanced integration with other network tools. Improving ease of use in its troubleshooting capabilities and its cost-effectiveness compared to simpler solutions might be beneficial.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AirMagnet Survey PRO allows straightforward deployment with dependable customer support. NetBrain requires a more complex deployment, aligning with its advanced capabilities. Despite this, its exceptional support services aid in overcoming deployment challenges, positioning it well for intricate network environments.

Pricing and ROI: AirMagnet Survey PRO presents a lower initial cost, attractive to budget-focused organizations. However, NetBrain, while requiring a higher initial investment, delivers considerable ROI through automation and efficiency improvements. AirMagnet Survey PRO is the budget-friendly choice, whereas NetBrain's extensive functionalities make it worthwhile for those valuing long-term benefits and advanced features.

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Categories and Ranking

AirMagnet Survey PRO

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Modeling and Simulation (2nd)

NetBrain

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

15th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Automation (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Network Troubleshooting category, the mindshare of AirMagnet Survey PRO is 8.1%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetBrain is 2.8%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Troubleshooting Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
AirMagnet Survey PRO	8.1%
NetBrain	2.8%
Other	89.1%

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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Deborah Gamelin

Vice President at Asset Track for Cloud, LLC

Good monitoring and troubleshoot capabilities, improves overall network traffic visibility

In my organization, we had 130,000 network devices that needed to be brought into the solution and mapped. NetBrain can handle the scale but the engineers that manage those devices have to go in and update all of them to allow NetBrain permission to poll them. It can get a little stressful for everybody when you're trying to roll out new stuff when you've got other issues that have to be addressed with other devices. In some cases, our devices had no automation at all. One example is the Cisco 3650. Right now, if you went through the inventory list, you see that we have different versions running. Some are on one version, whereas others are on another version. The problem with upgrading them is that they need to be done overnight because we don't want to disrupt any network traffic during business hours. Consequently, it could take us years to upgrade the versions before we can even get them onto these new tools. This may be an internal issue but it's a big one when you have a lot of devices. Even if you had 10,000 devices, it's still an issue. You have to consider the compatibility of the device against the tool, and being able to use certain commands to upgrade it.

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

"The predictive survey is the most valuable feature. I use it quite often."

"The most valuable features are the survey, spectrum analysis, and reporting."

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

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

"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."

"Clear and easy to use maps."

"The benefit is with the ease of use of the software, I am able to show the customer, "Here is what your wireless coverage looks like." It is set up in a fashion that non-technical people can understand it."

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"Enables maps to be drawn out."

"A reliable, time-saving tool for providing accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings."

"Chain management is a good feature. I don't get it on other solutions."

"This product has good network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities."

"NetBrain is a very simple tool."

Cons

"The throughput should be more advanced in the future. They need to add more versions of WiFi than just one."

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

"Less time consumed doing the real surveys."

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

"I would say some of our newer techs that are going out to job sites can be a little bit intimidated by the interface."

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

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

"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."

More AirMagnet Survey PRO cons

"The IP interface brief isn't consistent."

"It would be nice if the setup was a little simpler. Also, if the solution could provide more training materials for new people coming into our company so they can quickly learn how to use the functionalities."

"Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging."

"Each device needs to be configured to allow NetBrain to poll for the information it needs, which can be very time-consuming for a large network."

"The solution could integrate more automation."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"The tool's pricing is medium."

"This product is very expensive."

"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."

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

"The product is expensive, but less expensive than some of the competition and worth the price."

"Licensing is based on a per-device basis, which means that it can get very expensive if you have a large number of devices."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Retailer

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

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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 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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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

Managing today’s networks with yesterday’s manual processes is no longer a viable solution. NetBrain’s network automation platform provides actionable insights into your network to help you make better and faster decisions - particularly when you’re troubleshooting, securing, and making changes to the network.

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