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Best Wi-Fi Hotspot Software in 2026: Features, Prices, Comparison

Looking for the best Wi-Fi hotspot management software in 2026? We compare Powerlynx, Antamedia, Spotipo, Purple, and SocialWiFi - pricing, features, payment gateways, and which platform actually scales.

Tips & Insights

African Payment Gateways for Guest Wi-Fi: M-PESA, MTN MoMo, Paystack, PayFast, Netcash, DPO Pay, 1Voucher and OTT Voucher on Powerlynx

Powerlynx is the only global cloud hotspot management platform with 8 Africa-focused payment gateways natively integrated, covering every major market from Nairobi to Cape Town to Lagos.

Tips & Insights

How to Launch a Paid Wi-Fi Voucher Business: A Practical Playbook for ISPs and MSPs

An ISP, MSP, or venue operator deploys a hotspot, sells single-use access codes through a captive portal and collects revenue every time someone gets online.

Product updates

OTT Voucher Integration is Now Live on Powerlynx

February 27, 2026

We keep expanding integrations with voucher services to give operators more monetization options for their Wi-Fi networks and customers more accessible payment methods. OTT Voucher is one of them.

Product updates

1Voucher Payments for Wi-Fi Hotspots Made Easy

November 28, 2025

Now 1Voucher is native payment option within Powerlynx. This means businesses can offer it directly at plans, simplifying the payment flow.

Product updates

Paystack integration is now available in Powerlynx

October 12, 2025

Powerlynx integrated with Paystack, allowing hotspot operators, WISPs, and community internet providers to accept local and international payments directly through custom splash pages

Product updates

Powerlynx Public API Now Available

October 10, 2025

Powerlynx has introduced its Public API, enabling hotspot operators, WISPs, and service providers to programmatically access customer, voucher, and plan data

Tips & Insights

5 new ways to launch a customizable captive wi-fi network

See how Powerlynx’s latest features, including custom fields for Captive Portal, can elevate your Wi-Fi management experience on any hardware and scale.

Tips & Insights

Get the most out of Powerlynx Splash Page Editor with these 5 tips

February 3, 2025

Tired of generic Wi-Fi login pages? These splash page editor features make them stylish and branded while unlocking monetization through ads and sponsorships.

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