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NetSim by Tetcos

Ch 117.1of 29 Network Simulation Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Simulation modeldiscrete-event
  4. 4Real-time emulationYes
  5. 5Hardware-in-the-loopYes
  6. 6Deployment optionsdesktop
  7. 7Documented node limit100 nodes
  8. 8Automation APIYes
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Overview

NetSim by Tetcos is ranked #11 of 29 in network simulation software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

NetSim by Tetcos plans and pricing

All plans
NetSim Lite Free free Free for individual use support.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
NetSim Academic Not published 100 nodes · 35+ inbuilt lab experiments · academic pricing tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
NetSim Standard Not published 500 nodes · protocol source C code · Python, MATLAB, SUMO, Wireshark interfaces · emulator tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
NetSim Pro Not published 5000 nodes · all technology libraries · priority support · Cyber and Astra add-ons tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Simulation model
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Real-time emulation
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Hardware-in-the-loop
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Deployment options
desktoptetcos.com
Documented node limit
100 nodestetcos.com
Automation API
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Facts

Core purpose
NetSim is a packet-level, discrete-event network simulator and emulator for wired and wireless communication networks.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
5G and 6G
NetSim models end-to-end 5G/6G networks with gNB, UE, 5G Core, MIMO, beamforming, network slicing, and configurable propagation.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Protocol source
Every layer of the 5G stack ships with C source code that users can modify to build custom protocols.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Python interface
An external Python interface supports automation, AI/ML workflows, and run-time control.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
NetSim Standard and Pro interface with Python, MATLAB, SUMO, and Wireshark.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Hardware emulation
The NetSim Emulator connects simulations to real hardware and live applications, with traffic passing through configured delay, loss, and error conditions.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Cybersecurity
NetSim Cyber provides a network and attack-emulation layer for power-system cyber-physical testbeds.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Power-system integrations
NetSim Cyber directly interfaces with OPAL-RT, RTDS, HYPERSIM, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, Typhoon HIL, OpenPMU, and openPDC.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
License security
Cloud licensing exchanges only license-handshake data, while simulation data and user files remain local.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
On-premises licensing
On-premises floating licensing keeps communication within the customer network and can operate without internet after initial setup.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
Tetcos offers technical support through tickets, email, and phone, and states that replies arrive within 24 hours.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Target users
Tetcos lists universities, defence labs, telecom operators, and research groups as NetSim users.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Academic capabilities
NetSim Academic includes an easy-to-use GUI, packet animation, dynamic plots, a results dashboard, and 35+ inbuilt labs.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026
Windows requirement
The emulator setup specifies a dedicated system running NetSim on Windows 10 or 11.tetcos.com · 1 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Bangalore, Indiatetcos.com · 28 Sept 2026

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