Kilobat vs NetSpot
A NetSpot alternative for Mac.
NetSpot runs Wi-Fi site surveys on floor plans and produces heatmaps for planning coverage. Here is how Kilobat compares.
brew install seifip/kilobat/kilobat- Free forever
- Pro $19 once
- 14-day refunds
- macOS 14+
- Open-source CLI
Side by side
| Job | NetSpot | Kilobat |
|---|---|---|
| Find a better spot | Survey heatmaps | Radar with saved spots |
| Floor-plan planning | ✓ | — |
| Nearby networks | ✓ | ✓ Pro |
| Live traffic by app and blocking | — | ✓ |
NetSpot details are from NetSpot’s own documentation, as of October 2026; we haven’t benchmarked it. Corrections welcome at the support address.
Which should you choose?
Choose NetSpot if
- You are planning coverage for a home or office with floor plans and heatmaps.
Choose Kilobat if
- You just want to find the better spot in the room you are in.
Pricing
See NetSpot’s site for current pricing. Kilobat is free, with Pro for $19 once.
Get your network out of the dark.
brew install seifip/kilobat/kilobat