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OMNeT++

Ch 017.7of 29 Network Simulation Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial
  3. 3Simulation modeldiscrete-event
  4. 4Real-time emulationYes
  5. 5Hardware-in-the-loopYes
  6. 6Deployment optionsdesktop
  7. 7Automation APIYes
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Overview

OMNeT++ is ranked #1 of 29 in network simulation software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

OMNeT++ plans and pricing

All plans
OMNeT++ Academic Public License Free Free for noncommercial use, including teaching and research; commercial use requires a separate license; redistribution of copies and modifications is subject to the license terms omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Commercial license Not published Commercial licensing is offered through OMNEST; pricing is provided on request omnest.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
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Simulation model
discrete-eventomnetpp.org
Real-time emulation
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Hardware-in-the-loop
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Deployment options
desktopomnetpp.org
Automation API
Yesomnetpp.org

Facts

Purpose
OMNeT++ is an extensible, modular C++ simulation library and framework primarily used to build network simulators.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Modeling
Models are built from communicating C++ modules, with their structure defined in the NED language.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Interfaces
OMNeT++ includes a graphical runtime environment called Qtenv and a command-line simulation interface called Cmdenv.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Analysis
Its IDE Analysis Tool uses Pandas and Matplotlib to analyze and plot simulation results, which can also be processed with R or Matlab.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Extensions
The site describes extensions for real-time simulation, network emulation, database integration, and SystemC integration.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Model library
INET is presented as OMNeT++’s standard protocol model library and includes Internet stack models and other protocols and components.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
License limits
The Academic Public License allows noncommercial use; for-profit work, including commercial research projects, requires a commercial license.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Download platforms
The current download page offers packages for Linux, Windows, and macOS, plus a core archive and container images.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Installation
The project recommends opp_env to install OMNeT++ and other models and frameworks; on Windows its recommended route uses WSL.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The project points users to Discussions, a bug tracker, and Stack Overflow; the commercial OMNEST comparison describes OMNeT++ support as informal via the mailing list.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy
The maker’s privacy policy says OMNeT++ sends no data, has no telemetry or account system, and keeps simulation models and results on the user’s computer.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
AI preview
The AI technology preview adds a Qtenv chat interface and an MCP server for querying and manipulating active simulations, and is listed for Linux x86_64 and macOS aarch64.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026
Evaluation
OMNEST says OMNeT++ can be used for limited-length evaluations, while its evaluation page offers a request-based download.omnest.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The maker describes OMNeT++ as popular in scientific and industrial settings and lists research and teaching as noncommercial use cases.omnetpp.org · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1997omnetpp.org · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Budapest, Hungaryomnetpp.org · 28 Sept 2026

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