NetSim Alternatives

NetSim is described as 'For CCNP Network Simulator is now updated to support the new ROUTE, SWITCH and TSHOOT technologies. The improved interface of NetSim for CCNP makes completing labs, compiling new labs and designing network topologies easier than ever before' and is an app. There are seven alternatives to NetSim for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best NetSim alternative is GNS3, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetSim are Cisco Packet Tracer, Dynamips, MaSSHandra and Eve-NG.

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NetSim alternatives page was last updated Sep 28, 2024
  1. GNS3 icon
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    GNS3 is a graphical network simulator that allows simulation of complex networks.

    8 GNS3 alternatives
    Main screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    GNS3 VS NetSim

    Is GNS3 a good alternative to NetSim?
     
    • GNS3 is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to NetSim.

    • GNS3 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NetSim.

    • GNS3 is Free and Open SourceNetSim is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Cisco Packet Tracer icon
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    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.

    8 Cisco Packet Tracer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Cisco Packet Tracer Features

    1.  Network Tools
    Cisco Packet Tracer iconNetSim Icon

    Cisco Packet Tracer VS NetSim

    Is Cisco Packet Tracer a good alternative to NetSim?
     
    • Cisco Packet Tracer is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to NetSim.

    • Cisco Packet Tracer is Free and ProprietaryNetSim is Paid and Proprietary
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    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...

    5 Dynamips alternatives
    Dynamips screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Dynamips VS NetSim

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    3d Network Diagram and Design Tool Create network diagrams in real 3D. Access and monitor your devices from the diagrams. Easy creation of network diagrams with the network autodiscovery function.

    4 MaSSHandra alternatives
    Network diagram

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    MaSSHandra Features

    1.  SSH
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    MaSSHandra VS NetSim

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  5. Eve-NG icon
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    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.

    7 Eve-NG alternatives
    Eve-NG screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Eve-NG iconNetSim Icon

    Eve-NG VS NetSim

    Is Eve-NG a good alternative to NetSim?
     
  6. Kathara icon
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    Kathará is an open source container-based network emulation system for showing interactive demos/lessons, testing production networks in a sandbox environment, or developing new network protocols.

    4 Kathara alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Kathara Features

    1. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  Kubernetes
    Kathara iconNetSim Icon

    Kathara VS NetSim

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    Network Design Tool auto-generates the Rack Diagram, Wiring Log Book, 3D view, Bill of Materials and Specification with project costs. You don't have to manually do cost estimations any longer.

    4 Cable Project CAD alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Cable Project CAD VS NetSim

    Is Cable Project CAD a good alternative to NetSim?
     
    • Cable Project CAD is the most popular commercial alternative to NetSim.

    • Cable Project CAD is Paid and ProprietaryNetSim is also Paid and Proprietary
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