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Categories and Ranking

Ekahau AI Pro

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Modeling and Simulation (1st)

RedSeal

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (20th), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) (12th)

Mindshare comparison

Ekahau AI Pro and RedSeal aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Ekahau AI Pro is designed for Network Modeling and Simulation and holds a mindshare of 11.4%, down 33.6% compared to last year.
RedSeal, on the other hand, focuses on Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, holds 1.1% mindshare, up 0.2% since last year.

Network Modeling and Simulation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Ekahau AI Pro	11.4%
EVE-NG	10.7%
Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)	9.6%
Other	68.3%

Network Modeling and Simulation

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
RedSeal	1.1%
Qualys VMDR	12.7%
Rapid7 InsightVM	11.0%
Other	75.2%

Risk-Based Vulnerability Management

Featured Reviews

ALEXANDRE VIANNA

CTO at Redeswirelessbrasil

Good optimization capabilities, automatic network planning tool and saves time

Ekahau needs to enhance the view of materials and make some adjustments to the reports. Currently, it's possible to make changes to the Word report using Python, but it could be improved. For example, when I create an AP on a survey report, information like the cable view, distance, and support assessments could be enhanced. Only one comment about Ekahau Optimizer. It needs improvement. I tried to upload site products, and for five products, I needed to involve Ekahau's supply chain. When I try to solve that, it's not possible. For example, I uploaded one product for a large bank, and the optimizer didn't finish. I needed to involve Ekahau support, and they sent me the file two or three days after I opened the case.

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reviewer1339494

Associate Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Enhancing network visibility with competitive pricing but needs better OT and 5G integration

The primary use cases for RedSeal are lifecycle management, vulnerabilities, and change management. Customers might look up or use these solutions for these areas RedSeal helps in optimizing the cost for the customer based on different use cases. If the solution caters to a particular use case,…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable features of the Ekahau Site Survey for us are the combination of using the tool."

"The most valuable feature of Ekahau Site Survey is the predictive survey."

"The ability to perform dual-band spectrum analysis while conducting the standard WiFi site survey is a tremendous time saver."

"I don't handle the software that much. I'll do some of the testing with our CTO. It is primarily him and I. He has commented before that he likes the fact that with two licenses, we can set it up so that when we're on a large facility, he can see where I am and I can see where he is. That's for sure is very handy in large venues."

"The troubleshooting tools are the most valuable feature of the solution."

"Ekahau Site Survey is an easy and accurate solution."

"Channel planning, access points' auto position, and the size of the spectrum are valuable to me."

"I have found the most valuable feature is the RF interference and integration capabilities."

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"RedSeal has different modules, such as the Analyzer module, which can be leveraged."

"This is the only solution in the world that gives you a digital resilience score."

"RedSeal integrates the network and gives us a visual or graphical overview of our network. If an organization is geographically dispersed, for instance, with one office in Canada and one office in the Philippines, the whole network, including all devices, is integrated into RedSeal, and you can see from where the traffic is going in and out."

"The most valuable features are network mapping and configuration."

Cons

"Ekahau could be improved by adding three-dimensional modeling, as we currently cannot view APIs in a three-dimensional perspective."

"In all of our buildings, whenever we deploy wireless access points, we also have to deploy wireless intrusion detections. The Ekahau Site Survey tool doesn't allow us to differentiate between the access point and the intrusion detection device. That's because they're the same devices, but they're configured differently for the type of usage. That's one area that I would ask them to improve. They should allow the identification of access points versus wireless intrusion detection."

"Ekahau would benefit by making improvements to lag time."

"Our CTO was not real happy with their support."

"I am having problems importing maps to Ekahau Site Survey. Importing is one of the first steps in using the solution and it is getting stuck. The problem could be that our maps are large with many layers."

"I wish there were a competitor to keep Ekahau Site Survey's pricing in line, but there's none."

"The support is an area in need of improvement."

"It would be better if it provided clear visibility. It would be better if it accommodated large physical sites like a warehouse with a ceiling height of more than twelve to fifteen feet. In such situations, we were unable to provide better coverage."

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"Sometimes, it required us to refresh the configuration. When we integrated any of the configurations into the device, sometimes, it could not detect the exact picture of that device. So, we had to reset the device to see that if it was giving true-positive results or false-positive results. In some cases, we were not able to get true-positive results. There was some kind of bug in that version. Its interface is not user-friendly and needs to be improved. It takes time to understand the interface and various options. Skybox has quite a user-friendly interface. They could provide a feature for compliance audit policy if it is already not there. A compliance audit policy ensures that all configurations are based on the best practices standards, such as CIS benchmarks standard or other similar standards. It provides visibility about whether your device configuration is based on best practices or not. Usually, such a feature is provided by other solutions such as Meteor or Tenable Nessus."

"One of the areas of concern is the GUI. It is important to our customers that the GUI looks beautiful. It's a Java Client, so you have a Java dependency."

"There is room for improvement in integrating the OT security part and the private 5G security part in RedSeal."

"The dashboard should be improved to make correlating data easier to do."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is less costly than one of its competitors."

"This solution is not cheap. If you only need an occasional site survey, you are better off contracting a wireless engineering professional that has one."

"That's a tricky thing. When it started off, we had one three-year license and one one-year license because we have two devices. Now, from my understanding, we can only renew every year or get a one-year license, and that cost varies. Being a government organization, we get a different cost than commercial. We have deployed it on Surface Pro tablets. So, the only other cost would be the hardware cost."

"The licenses are a little pricey compared to iBwave, etc."

"The solution is priced fairly for the features that you receive."

"The pricing is quite expensive. Not all companies can afford it"

"We pay a licensing fee."

"We pay $6,000 yearly for the licensing, but each piece of hardware, the Ekahau Sidekick, is $5,000."

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"The pricing is based on the number of endpoints and devices, and we have seen it range from mid-five figures to low six figures."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Government

12%

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	15

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Ekahau Site Survey?

We reviewed the maps as a team and determined if any changes needed to be made or if we could just replace APs as they are. We got into this by upgrading our access points to Meraki, and we wanted ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ekahau Site Survey?

Things to consider when choosing Ekahau Sidekick2: you need to add another 10% to the purchase price to buy Apple ipads as the Android version of the Ekahau survey app does NOT support APOS surveys...

What needs improvement with Ekahau Site Survey?

Ekahau could be improved by adding three-dimensional modeling, as we currently cannot view APIs in a three-dimensional perspective. They need to include backhaul features and improve the ease of in...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RedSeal?

The pricing of RedSeal is competitive.

What needs improvement with RedSeal?

There is room for improvement in integrating the OT security part and the private 5G security part in RedSeal.

What is your primary use case for RedSeal?

The primary use cases for RedSeal are lifecycle management, vulnerabilities, and change management. Customers might look up or use these solutions for these areas.

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Overview

Ekahau AI Pro optimizes Wi-Fi network planning, design, and analysis with advanced tools that include heat maps, spectrum analysis, and data-driven insights, ensuring efficient deployment and management.

Ekahau AI Pro offers comprehensive solutions for Wi-Fi site assessment, integrating cutting-edge analysis tools. With features like heat mapping, RF interference examination, and dual-band spectrum analysis, it aids in precise access point placement and performs predictive surveys for performance optimization. It supports diverse environments and industries, including education and healthcare. Despite its strong capabilities, users point to areas for improvement such as high resource demand, file management, and outdoor GPS functionality. The pricing and support aspect are also highlighted as needing attention.

What features make Ekahau AI Pro stand out?

Opacity View on Heat Maps for detailed visualization and planning.
DWG Import allows for seamless structural inclusion in designs.
Accurate Access Point Estimation helps optimize network coverage.
RF Interference Analysis ensures minimal performance degradation.
Dual-band Spectrum Analysis provides comprehensive frequency data.
Troubleshooting Tools for resolving network issues efficiently.
High Hardware Compatibility for extensive device support.
Customizable Reports for tailored presentation of findings.
Mobile Survey Capabilities facilitate on-the-go assessments.

What benefits and ROI should be considered?

Enhanced Network Performance from precise AP placement and analysis.
Improved Troubleshooting Efficiency through advanced tools and reports.
Time-saving Predictive Surveys that expedite deployment.
User-friendly Interface simplifies training and operation processes.

Ekahau AI Pro is widely implemented in sectors like education, where it supports comprehensive campus-wide networks, and healthcare, enhancing patient care with reliable connectivity. Enterprises utilize Ekahau for designing robust networks that handle high-density environments, ensuring secure and fast wireless access.

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RedSeal’s network modeling and risk scoring platform builds an accurate, up-to-date model of an organization’s entire, as-built network to visualize access paths, prioritize what to fix, so you can target existing cybersecurity resources to protect your most valuable assets. With RedSeal’s Digital Resilience Score, decision makers can see the security status and benchmark progress toward digital resilience.

Sample Customers

Presidio, Planet Earth, Ruckus

United States Postal Service, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Interval International

Network Modeling and Simulation