WiFiFlow

Key takeaways

TL;DR: WiFiFlow is guest WiFi billing for Nigerian hostels, ISPs, and cafés. Guests pay with Paystack, Monnify, OPay, PalmPay, or Flutterwave, then verify on WhatsApp.

Quick facts

Last updated 15 Oct 2026.

  • The network plan is ₦15,000 per connected WiFi gateway per month. Hosted Omada for TP-Link EAP access points is included for up to 15 APs. Each extra AP is ₦900 per month.
  • The trial is seven days and does not require a credit card.
  • Guests pay with Paystack, Monnify, OPay, PalmPay, or Flutterwave.
  • WiFiFlow Captive runs on a NanoPi and on any OpenWrt device with at least 256 MB of RAM.
  • Cisco Meraki, UniFi, MikroTik, and your own Omada controller use the same billing.
Answers

Questions operators ask

Last updated 15 Oct 2026.

What is WiFiFlow?

WiFiFlow is guest WiFi billing software for Nigerian hostels, ISPs, and cafés. Operators sell prepaid plans. Guests pay on a branded portal. WiFiFlow verifies signups on WhatsApp and pays the operator in naira.

How much does WiFiFlow cost?

The network plan is ₦15,000 per connected WiFi gateway per month. Hosted Omada for TP-Link EAP access points is included for up to 15 APs. Each extra AP is ₦900 per month. Disconnect a gateway to stop billing it at the next renewal.

Do I need my own Omada controller?

No, if you use TP-Link EAP access points. WiFiFlow hosts the Omada controller, and you adopt the APs into your Omada site. If you already run MikroTik hotspot, UniFi, Cisco Meraki, a NanoPi, an OpenWrt router, or your own Omada controller, add that gateway instead. Hosted Omada is optional and is offered when you add a gateway, not at signup.

Which gateways does WiFiFlow support?

Hosted Omada for TP-Link EAP access points, an Omada controller you run yourself, MikroTik hotspot, UniFi, Cisco Meraki, and WiFiFlow Captive on a NanoPi or any OpenWrt device with at least 256 MB of RAM.

How do guests pay for WiFi?

Guests pay on the portal with Paystack, Monnify, OPay, PalmPay, or Flutterwave. Operators can also sell time-based vouchers and wallet top-ups. Funds go to the business account.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The trial is seven days and does not require a credit card.