Cloonix vs Mahimahi
Cloonix
clownix.netMahimahi
mahimahi.mit.eduSide by side
| Figure | Cloonix | Mahimahi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Simulation Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.4 (#23) |
| License | The documentation describes Cloonix as an AGPLv3 suite of C software components. | The public project repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | Cloonix is a KVM based virtual network creation framework. | Mahimahi is a set of lightweight tools for measuring and emulating web performance. |
Plans
In their own words
Cloonix
Cloonix is a free, AGPLv3 suite of C software components for creating virtual networks with KVM-based virtual machines and containers. It runs as a user-land application on a Linux distribution, with a web platform also listed. Users assemble machines, containers, and network items, connect them through Open vSwitch bridges, and view the topology on a graphical canvas. Virtual machines use QEMU-KVM; crun containers can use ZIP files or directories as root filesystems. Elements include NAT, host TAP and physical interfaces, links between Cloonix networks, and packet transit for dropping, shaping, or delaying traffic. The project names Open vSwitch, crun, QEMU-KVM, SPICE, and Wireshark as key components. A Wireshark spy can display or save captures on supported interfaces but is not the complete Wireshark application. Wi-Fi emulation uses vwifi and iw. Installation offers a privileged bundle or cloonix-toy without root requirements. The homepage lists version 53.01, dated November 4, 2025.
Mahimahi
Mahimahi has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.