Avidemux vs NetSim
Avidemux
avidemux.sourceforge.netNetSim
netsim.devSide by side
| Figure | Avidemux | NetSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Network Simulation Software | 8.3 (#4) | 7.8 (#14) |
| Open source | Yes | The maker says the core engine is licensed under AGPL v3 and offers commercial licenses for organizations that need non-AGPL terms. |
| Support | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. | Pro includes priority support, while Enterprise includes dedicated support. |
Plans
In their own words
Avidemux
Avidemux has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NetSim
NetSim is a browser-based network simulator for learning and practicing network configurations. It runs in the browser using WebAssembly and supports command-line practice for Cisco IOS, Huawei VRP and Aruba AOS-CX. NetSim Labs says it includes more than 35 labs from HCIA to HCIE level. The Free plan costs nothing, billed at $0 forever, and includes 10 basic labs, up to 15 devices per topology, AI Copilot with a bring-your-own-key setup, and local storage only. Pro costs $15 a month and adds 35+ advanced labs, unlimited devices, included AI Copilot, cloud sync across devices and priority support. Enterprise has custom pricing and lists SSO/SAML, an instructor dashboard, LMS integration through LTI, custom lab creation and dedicated support. Topology configurations and lab progress stay local unless cloud sync is enabled. The core engine is licensed under AGPL v3, with commercial licenses offered for organizations needing other terms.