Cisco Modeling Labs vs PacketStorm Network Emulators

Cisco Modeling Labs

7.2 #4 in Network Simulation Software

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PacketStorm Network Emulators

6.1 #21 in Network Simulation Software

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Cisco Modeling LabsPacketStorm Network Emulators
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Web, WindowsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
Free planYes—
Hardware-in-the-loopNoYes
Deployment optionsserver—
Automation APIYes—
Simulation model—emulation
Real-time emulation—Yes

Both are listed in Best Network Simulation Software. On The Geeks Club, Cisco Modeling Labs scores higher on our published basis.