WiFiman

WiFiman is Ubiquiti’s free network utility for finding devices, checking wireless performance and connecting remotely to a UniFi network. It is best for people who want those checks on a phone, especially those with UniFi equipment. Its mobile toolkit is broad for a free app, but desktop support is narrower and some measurements require UniFi hardware.

Overview

WiFiman brings device discovery and network checks together with Teleport, a remote-access VPN for a UniFi network. The balance differs sharply by platform: mobile includes speed tests and wireless tools, while desktop is limited to UniFi Device Discovery and Teleport. It is therefore a better fit as a mobile companion than as a full desktop Wi-Fi analysis suite.

Key features

• Speed and wireless metrics: The mobile app measures upload and download speeds on connected Wi-Fi or cellular. With a UniFi Gateway, it can also monitor signal strength, throughput, latency and roaming between access points. The speed check is useful without that gateway, but the richer network view is most relevant to UniFi users.
• Coverage mapping: Floorplan Mapper uses LiDAR-equipped mobile devices to record signal strength around an area and visualize coverage and device roaming. This can help compatible-device owners understand variation across a space; it is not a reason to choose WiFiman if their phone lacks LiDAR.
• Device discovery: The Discovery tab displays IP addresses and other identifying information for devices connected to the Wi-Fi network. That makes it useful for a quick view of connected devices, rather than a general-purpose desktop analysis workflow.
• Teleport VPN: Teleport provides remote access to a UniFi network without manual configuration and requires a compatible UniFi gateway. It uses WireGuard encryption, and Ubiquiti says it does not store user data. An invitation expires after 24 hours and works with one device at a time, a practical constraint when arranging access across several devices.
• Site survey tools: WiFiman includes site survey tools, channel recommendations and historical analysis. These capabilities add value for assessing wireless networks, though the desktop edition still supports only device discovery and Teleport.

Pricing

WiFiman — free (billed Free). The mobile app is free and ad-free, so it suits people who want basic wireless checks without a subscription. There is no free trial because the product is free. The trade-off is not a paid tier but platform and hardware limits: desktop provides only discovery and Teleport, gateway-dependent metrics need a UniFi Gateway, and Floorplan Mapper needs a LiDAR-equipped mobile device.

Platforms

WiFiman supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows. Ubiquiti offers desktop installers for Windows x86-64 and ARM64, macOS Intel and Apple Silicon, and Linux AMD64. The wider platform list does not mean feature parity: speed testing, wireless metrics and coverage mapping are mobile-only, while desktop covers UniFi Device Discovery and Teleport VPN.

For privacy-conscious users, Google Play says the app may share location and personal information, and may collect personal information, app activity and app performance data; it also says data is encrypted in transit. The store provides the support email [email protected].

Who it's for

WiFiman is a sensible choice for UniFi users who want to identify devices, check wireless performance on a phone and reach their network remotely. It also suits mobile users who need speed checks over Wi-Fi or cellular without paying. It is less suitable for people who need a consistent desktop survey workflow, or who want the gateway-dependent metrics and Teleport without a compatible UniFi Gateway.

Pros and cons

• Pro: The mobile app is free and ad-free, with speed checks on both Wi-Fi and cellular.
• Pro: UniFi Gateway owners can see signal strength, throughput, latency and roaming, rather than just a speed result.
• Pro: Teleport combines remote UniFi access with WireGuard encryption and a zero-configuration setup.
• Con: Desktop omits the mobile app’s other listed tools, limiting its appeal as a desktop analyzer.
• Con: Teleport needs a compatible UniFi Gateway, and each invitation expires after 24 hours and can serve one device at a time.
• Con: Coverage mapping depends on a LiDAR-equipped mobile device.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of tools in this category, browse Wi-Fi Analyzer Software.

• NetSpot is a freemium alternative with a free edition for personal and evaluation use on macOS and Windows, plus a free trial; consider it when a desktop-oriented option is a better fit.
• inSSIDer offers a free download for Wi-Fi scanning and visualization, requiring a free Oscium account, as well as a free trial; its listed platforms are macOS and Windows.
• Kismet is free and open source across Linux, macOS, Windows, API and self-hosted platforms, making it an alternative for readers seeking an open-source option.
• Parkdale is free to download and use on Android, macOS and Windows.
• Hamina Planner is a freemium option for Linux, macOS, Windows and web, with its Planner plan starting from $590.
• AirMagnet Survey PRO is a freemium alternative for macOS and Windows.
• DTNT is a freemium alternative for Windows.
• Wi-Fi Designer is a free web-based alternative.

Verdict

Choose WiFiman if you want a free mobile toolkit for device discovery and wireless checks, particularly on a UniFi network. Its combination of mobile measurements and Teleport is compelling for that audience. Look elsewhere if you need the same analysis tools on desktop, or if your priority is gateway-independent access to the full set of wireless metrics.