TamoGraph vs Ekahau: Wi-Fi Planning & Site Survey Comparison

Design for coverage and client capacity, validate the installation with passive and active surveys, and document the results against defined RF and performance targets. TamoGraph Pro combines this engineering workflow with permanent or project-length licensing.

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A practical comparison for WLAN engineers

When to evaluate TamoGraph

When you need professional WLAN planning and measured validation without investing in a dedicated Sidekick setup.
When your projects require capacity-aware AP placement, interference analysis, and documented coverage and performance results. [12, 13]
When you want a permanent license with optional future upgrades, or a six- or twelve-month license for a defined project.

When to evaluate Ekahau

Evaluate Ekahau when its AI-assisted design tools and Sidekick and software ecosystem match your team’s workflow.
Include the exact software, hardware and service terms in your quote.

TamoGraph vs Ekahau: key differences

Documented capabilities and purchase considerations. Sources [1–5, 12–13] cover TamoGraph; competitor references appear in cells.
Consideration	TamoGraph Site Survey	Ekahau Software Suite + Sidekick 2
Planning	Pro: manual and automatic AP placement, coverage and client-capacity targets, antenna modeling and multi-floor RF planning. [12, 13]	Ekahau Plan and Software Suite include predictive design with 2D and 3D visualization and network optimization. [6]
Validation	Packet-based passive surveys plus active TCP/UDP throughput and round-trip-time measurements. [12]	Measure Pro requires Sidekick 2; Software Suite requires it for full functionality. The suite includes Survey and Analyzer apps. [6]
Acceptance reporting	Quantified requirements compliance and Pass/Fail results against configured targets, plus PDF, HTML and ODT reports; Pro adds report customization. [12]	Plan and Software Suite list client reports, a bill of materials and view-only sharing. [6]
License and budget	Pro: US$1,999; one-year US$999; six-month US$499. Prices are per user.	Software Suite: US$2,495/year; Sidekick 2: US$4,995. Plan and Measure Pro each list US$1,495/year for narrower roles. [6]
Decision criterion	Assess planning, field validation and acceptance reports against your project’s engineering requirements.	Test your design requirements, data collection workflow and team access.

TamoGraph prices are USD per user, checked 13 October 2026. Confirm taxes, shipping and current checkout terms. Permanent licensing does not mean unlimited future updates: TamoSoft’s order policy includes updates released within one year of purchase. [1, 5]

Different capabilities, different field equipment

TamoGraph Pro combines predictive planning, passive and active measurements, and report customization in a Windows or macOS application. Ekahau adds its own 3D visualization, optimization, cloud synchronization and Sidekick measurement ecosystem. These workflows are not functionally equivalent; a lower purchase cost does not establish equal measurement performance.

TamoGraph requires compatible Wi-Fi measurement hardware; spectrum analysis needs a supported spectrum analyzer. The US$2,999 6E Bundle includes Pro, two compatible USB Wi-Fi adapters and an Oscium Wi-Spy Lucid analyzer. Ekahau’s US$4,995 Sidekick 2 combines tri-band Wi-Fi measurements and spectrum analysis; it requires an active Measure Pro or Software Suite license. Do not compare software alone against a complete hardware package. [1, 6]

Start with the first-year investment

TamoGraph 6E Bundle

US$2,999

Pro permanent license, two USB Wi-Fi adapters and an Oscium Wi-Spy Lucid spectrum analyzer. One year of updates and support is included.

Ekahau Software Suite + Sidekick 2

US$7,490

One year of Software Suite (US$2,495) plus one Sidekick 2 (US$4,995). Software subscription renewals are additional.

Published USD list prices for one engineer, checked 28 October 2026. These packages include different hardware and capabilities. Taxes, shipping, a computer, training and operating costs are excluded. [1, 5, 6]

Budget over three to five years

Calculated acquisition and license costs for one engineer, at public USD prices checked 13 October 2026. These are inputs to TCO, not a complete project-cost forecast.
Scenario	3 years	5 years
TamoGraph Pro perpetual, software only; keep eligible version	$1,999	$1,999
TamoGraph Pro perpetual, software only; buy an upgrade at each anniversary after year 1	$3,597 = $1,999 + 2 × $799	$5,195 = $1,999 + 4 × $799
TamoGraph 6E Bundle; keep eligible version	$2,999	$2,999
TamoGraph 6E Bundle; annual Pro upgrades after year 1	$4,597 = $2,999 + 2 × $799	$6,195 = $2,999 + 4 × $799
TamoGraph Pro one-year licenses, software only	$2,997 = 3 × $999	$4,995 = 5 × $999
Ekahau Software Suite + one Sidekick 2	$12,480 = $4,995 + 3 × $2,495	$17,470 = $4,995 + 5 × $2,495

Assumptions: one user, unchanged prices, one hardware purchase, no replacements or discounts. Excludes taxes, shipping, laptop/mobile device, training, labor, additional support and financing. Add compatible survey adapters and spectrum hardware to software-only TamoGraph scenarios. Perpetual use does not include perpetual updates: TamoSoft includes one year of updates and support; later upgrades are optional and currently $799 for Pro. Ekahau subscription scenarios include the listed updates and support. Different capability sets prevent a feature-equivalent savings claim.

For a complete TCO, add deployment and operating costs to these figures. Ekahau’s EULA also covers AI Pro perpetual licenses; request a current quote for that option rather than assuming every Ekahau license is a subscription. Confirm regional availability, renewal fees, user rights and hardware terms before purchase. [6, 7]

Evaluate with a real project

01Define the deliverable

Bring a floor plan, target coverage requirements and the report your client expects. Compare those requirements in each product.

02Validate the setup

Confirm your OS, adapter and required frequency bands. Separate software capabilities from what your measurement hardware can capture.

TamoGraph’s 30-day evaluation has watermarks and cannot save projects or reports. Collection is limited to ten minutes; predictive planning is limited to five minutes and five virtual APs. [4] Review report examples and discuss requirements before purchasing.

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Frequently asked questions

Can TamoGraph support professional WLAN acceptance testing?

Yes. Define your signal-quality, throughput and latency targets, collect passive and active measurements, and use Requirements Compliance to show what percentage of the site meets those targets. Include the results in customized reports for client handover. [12]

How much does Ekahau cost compared with TamoGraph?

TamoGraph publishes the prices shown above. Ekahau now publishes role-based subscription prices. The scenarios above use Software Suite plus Sidekick 2, with explicit assumptions; your quote and required capabilities determine your actual cost.

Can I reuse my survey equipment?

Check TamoGraph’s official adapter list for your exact model, operating system and frequency bands. Do not assume Ekahau equipment is compatible with TamoGraph.

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