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Best Guest Wi-Fi Providers in 2026

Guest Wi‑Fi providers help venues give visitors internet access through a captive portal, guest authentication, vouchers, and managed network controls. This list is for people comparing hosted services, software, and self-hosted options on a budget.

  1. 1

    OpenWISP

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose OpenWISP if you need network configuration, monitoring, access, and hotspot tools in an open-source platform.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Purple WiFi

    Free plan Web
    5.8 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC

    by Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC
    Paid APIWeb

    Cloudi-Fi Cloud NAC combines cloud-managed policy with on-site network enforcement, supporting wired and wireless access controls.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    NETGEAR Insight

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose NETGEAR Insight if you manage NETGEAR devices across sites and want centralized configuration, monitoring and security controls through web and mobile access.

    5.7 90-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    Cloud4Wi

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.9 From $200/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Antamedia WiFi Hotspot

    Paid AndroidWeb
    4.7 Visit site
  7. 7

    ANTlabs Service Platform Cloud

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Firecradle

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Guestify

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Guest Internet

    Paid Web
    4.4 Visit site
  11. 11

    Hotelinking

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    HOTSPLOTS WiFi

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    GuestConnect

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Spotipo

    Paid Web
    4.0 From $49/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    TheWiFy

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    WitRADIUS

    Paid Web
    4.0 From 50 EGP/mo Visit site
  17. 17

    WiFiLAN

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    RansNet HotSpot Gateway

    Paid
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    WiFiDog

    Paid Linux
    3.8 Open source Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial terms, paid starting prices, and the features you need: bandwidth controls, cloud management, guest analytics, and access methods. Check supported platforms, deployment needs, and the licence if you need to read or change the code.

Questions

Are free guest Wi‑Fi plans available?

Yes. A free plan is offered by tools in this category. OpenWISP lists a free plan; check the provider's terms for included features and limits.

Which providers list free trials?

Cloud4Wi and Firecradle list 30-day trials. NETGEAR Insight lists a 90-day trial.

What does Cloud4Wi cost?

Cloud4Wi lists pricing from $200 per month with annual billing and includes a 30-day trial.

Can I find self-hosted guest Wi‑Fi software?

Self-hosted is a supported platform in this category. Check each tool's deployment details and licence to confirm it fits your setup.

What guest Wi‑Fi features should I compare?

Compare free plan, paid starting price, captive portal, guest authentication, access vouchers, bandwidth controls, cloud management, and guest analytics.

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