EMANE vs NetSim
EMANE
emane.ioNetSim
netsim.boson.comSide by side
| Figure | EMANE | NetSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Network Simulation Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.8 (#15) |
| Purpose | EMANE is an open-source distributed emulation framework for designing, developing, and testing simple and complex network architectures. | NetSim simulates Cisco networking hardware and software for certification training. |
Plans
NetSim
- NetSim Lab Pack: IPv4 Subnetting$29 a year
- NetSim Lab Pack: Troubleshooting$29 a year
- NetSim Lab Pack: VLSM$29 a year
- NetSim for Cisco 200-301 CCNA$179 a year
- NetSim for Cisco 300-410 ENARSI$179 a year
- NetSim for Cisco 350-401 ENCOR$179 a year
In their own words
NetSim
NetSim is a browser-based simulator of Cisco networking hardware and software for certification training. Its preconfigured labs provide the materials needed to complete each objective. Learners can compare their configurations with expected configurations to identify mistakes and get instant feedback, while lab progress and history sync between devices. Labs run in a web browser on modern internet-capable devices without installation; supported systems include Linux, macOS, and Windows. Network Designer lets users create custom labs with complex topologies, devices, connections, annotations, imported icons, and saved device configurations. It is included with the listed certification-specific plans. NetSim also includes the IOS images needed for its labs, without requiring additional licensing of those materials. Listed lab packs cost $29 a year and include 10 or 16 guided labs. Certification plans cost $179 a year and list between 70 and 101 guided labs. Online licenses last one year from purchase and can be used without usage limits during that period.