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

Both tools offer Wi-Fi planning and site surveys. Compare edition limits, field measurements and licensing for the projects you deliver.

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Look beyond the heatmap

A heatmap is only as useful as the measurements behind it. NetSpot produces coverage maps from basic Wi-Fi scans. TamoGraph captures actual wireless frames, giving its survey engine control over how measurements are collected. For detailed RF engineering, that difference matters: a polished map cannot compensate for limitations in the underlying data collection.

When to evaluate TamoGraph

When you need RF measurements from captured 802.11 frames to investigate coverage gaps, channel interference and unreliable connectivity.
When you need to design for client capacity as well as coverage, using Pro’s automatic AP placement. [15]
When you need to document whether a deployment meets defined signal-quality, throughput and latency targets. [14]

When to evaluate NetSpot

Evaluate NetSpot PRO or Enterprise for inspection, survey and planning workflows. [6]
Choose the edition by team size and project limits; NetSpot also offers lifetime licensing. [7, 8]

TamoGraph vs NetSpot: key differences

Documented capabilities and purchase considerations. Sources [1–5] cover TamoGraph; competitor references appear in cells.
Consideration	TamoGraph Site Survey	NetSpot PRO / Enterprise
Passive Wi-Fi data collection	Captures actual 802.11 frames using supported hardware, with control over channel monitoring and measurement timing.	Relies on basic operating-system scanner results on Windows and macOS. No Wi-Fi packet capture.
Predictive planning	Available in Pro; excluded from Standard.	Planning is available in desktop PRO and Enterprise. [6]
Measurements	Passive surveys and active traffic measurements.	Desktop editions include active scanning; capabilities differ by platform and purchase channel. [6]
Reports	PDF, HTML and ODT; customization in Pro.	PRO and Enterprise offer customizable report export. [6]
Project scale	Evaluate your representative project in the trial.	PRO: 50 zones/project, 50 snapshots/zone and 500 points/snapshot. Enterprise removes these limits. [8]
Licensing	Permanent and time-limited options; Pro US$1,999, one-year US$999, six-month US$499.	Lifetime and annual options. Lifetime licenses include major and minor updates under the current policy. [7]

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]

Assess the engineering RF workflow

Evaluate TamoGraph Pro with an actual design-and-validation task: model walls and AP antenna patterns, collect passive RF data, run active measurements, investigate interference using a compatible spectrum analyzer, and produce a client report. GPS-assisted outdoor surveys and report customization are included in Pro. [1, 2]

Verify the noise, interference and performance data your operating system and hardware can supply. NetSpot documents active scanning and predictive planning too; its Windows implementation does not measure noise through the Windows API, while noise collection on macOS depends on the computer. That is a specific measurement consideration, not evidence of universal accuracy superiority. [6]

Compare the edition you would actually buy

NetSpot is more than a free Wi-Fi scanner: its paid desktop editions include planning and surveys. Match your requirements to an edition before comparing costs. Its PRO and Enterprise limits and user allowances matter for team deployment.

Both products offer perpetual options. NetSpot’s current lifetime offer includes future minor and major releases while the product continues to be offered and supported; its EULA defines that product-lifetime condition. NetSpot also supports offline desktop use after activation. TamoSoft’s perpetual option includes only one year of free updates and support. Compare these rights as well as price. [7, 9]

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

Is NetSpot only a Wi-Fi analyzer?

No. The current paid desktop editions include Inspector, Survey and Planning modes. Mobile editions differ, so a mobile comparison cannot stand in for the desktop product.

Is TamoGraph the only permanent-license option?

No. NetSpot offers lifetime licenses as well as annual subscriptions. Compare update rights and user allowances alongside the initial price.

When should I evaluate TamoGraph Pro?

Evaluate TamoGraph Pro for business Wi-Fi design, troubleshooting and acceptance testing. Use capacity-aware automatic AP placement to plan the network, then validate the installation with packet-based passive surveys and active throughput and latency measurements. Requirements Compliance shows what percentage of the site meets your targets, with results available in client reports. You can document where the network meets the agreed RF and performance criteria and where remediation is needed. [14, 15]

See whether TamoGraph fits your next survey

Evaluate the workflow, check equipment compatibility, then choose a license for your project.