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Ekahau AI Pro vs Forward Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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

Categories and Ranking

Ekahau AI Pro
Ranking in Network Modeling and Simulation
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Forward Enterprise
Ranking in Network Modeling and Simulation
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Network Automation (19th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Network Modeling and Simulation category, the mindshare of Ekahau AI Pro is 9.7%, down from 29.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Forward Enterprise is 1.4%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Modeling and Simulation Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Ekahau AI Pro9.7%
Forward Enterprise1.4%
Other88.9%
Network Modeling and Simulation
 

Featured Reviews

ALEXANDRE VIANNA - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
RA
IT Architectural System Expert at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Plenty of useful features, and simple implementation
Forward Enterprise has improved the way my organization functions All the features are valuable in Forward Enterprise. Forward Enterprise could improve by increasing flexibility. Additionally, there should be an Android version or desktop. I have been using Forward Enterprise for approximately…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would highly recommend going to the Ekahau training class."
"The planning feature is useful because it's very affordable."
"We are satisfied with the way this product is working."
"I don't handle the software that much. I'll do some of the testing with our CTO. It is primarily him and I. He has commented before that he likes the fact that with two licenses, we can set it up so that when we're on a large facility, he can see where I am and I can see where he is. That's for sure is very handy in large venues."
"Ekahau really listens to their customers and regularly takes the advice of real users, categorizes these points, and adds them in product version releases."
"Planning a WiFi network, you can estimate the number of APs you need without error and it is perfect for knowing the problems of a WiFi network because you can see the radio state."
"Ekahau Site Survey can be crucial for troubleshooting our Wi-Fi network."
"The ability to perform dual-band spectrum analysis while conducting the standard WiFi site survey is a tremendous time saver."
"All the features are valuable in Forward Enterprise."
"Forward Enterprise has improved the way my organization functions."
 

Cons

"The GPS feature could be improved."
"I would say that the indoor site accuracy is pretty good but the outdoor one should be improved. I would say if there was a way to put trees in there and canopies, that would be great."
"It would be better if it provided clear visibility. It would be better if it accommodated large physical sites like a warehouse with a ceiling height of more than twelve to fifteen feet. In such situations, we were unable to provide better coverage."
"The support is an area in need of improvement."
"Ekahau would benefit by making improvements to lag time."
"The stability has just been really bad lately."
"I wish we could have an "offline" version of Ekahau in order to give the customer some kind of interactive report where he could find all the measured values."
"Today, ESS doesn't support mixed outdoor-indoor environments."
"Forward Enterprise could improve by increasing flexibility. Additionally, there should be an Android version or desktop."
"Forward Enterprise could improve by increasing flexibility. Additionally, there should be an Android version or desktop."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is quite expensive. Not all companies can afford it"
"We pay $6,000 yearly for the licensing, but each piece of hardware, the Ekahau Sidekick, is $5,000."
"Since we are an academic institute, we get better prices and discounts from Cisco, but not Ekahau."
"Ekahau Site Survey is a really expensive solution."
"The solution is less costly than one of its competitors."
"I believe that it is approximately $2,000 per year for us. I know we pay for it on an annual basis."
"The pricing is high."
"The licenses are a little pricey compared to iBwave, etc."
"We pay for the solution annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
19%
Government
7%
Outsourcing Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise15
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Questions from the Community

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 ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ekahau Site Survey?
Things to consider when choosing Ekahau Sidekick2: you need to add another 10% to the purchase price to buy Apple ipads as the Android version of the Ekahau survey app does NOT support APOS surveys...
What needs improvement with Ekahau Site Survey?
Ekahau could be improved by adding three-dimensional modeling, as we currently cannot view APIs in a three-dimensional perspective. They need to include backhaul features and improve the ease of in...
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