Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
United States




Packet Tracer is an essential learning tool used in these Cisco Networking Academy courses: IT Essentials, CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Security, Intro to Internet of Things (IoT), and Mobility Fundamentals.




A lightweight macOS menu bar app for simulating poor network conditions instantly. Test your apps on 3G, Edge, high latency, or packet loss system-wide with a single click.


The new EVE-NG platform is ready for todays requirements. It allows enterprises, e-learning providers/centres, individuals and group collaborators to create virtual proof of concepts, solutions and training environments.




Cisco Packet Tracer mobile is a freely available network emulation stack centered around Cisco routers, firewalls, and switches. The mobile version is freely available without restrictions, while the desktop version is restricted to current students.




ns-3 is a discrete-event network simulator for Internet systems, targeted primarily for research and educational use. ns-3 is free, open-source software, licensed under the GNU GPLv2 license, and maintained by a worldwide community.

A macOS and iOS tool from Apple for simulating poor network conditions such as 3G, Edge, and packet loss during app development.

Dynamips is an emulator computer program that was written to emulate Cisco routers. It has been created by Christophe Fillot who started his work in August 2005. Dynamips runs on Linux, Mac OS X or Windows and can emulate the hardware of the Cisco series routing platforms by...

Build and validate real multi-vendor network labs from plain-English prompts, with vendor-specific configs, real CLIs, and deployment in about two minutes.

