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Cisco Packet Tracer

Ch 176.1of 29 Network Simulation Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows, Mac, Linux
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Deployment optionsdesktop
  4. 4Automation APIYes
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Overview

Cisco Packet Tracer is ranked #17 of 29 in network simulation software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.

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Free plan
Yesnetacad.com
Deployment options
desktopnetacad.com
Automation API
Yesnetacad.com

Company

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San Jose, California, United Statesnetacad.com · 28 Sept 2026

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