EVE-NG vs OMNEST
EVE-NG
eve-ng.netOMNEST
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| Figure | EVE-NG | OMNEST |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Network Simulation Software | 8.1 (#7) | 7.5 (#21) |
| Integrations | The feature comparison lists RADIUS and Microsoft Active Directory authentication, Docker-integrated Wireshark, and an integrated NAT cloud. | The maker states that OMNEST can work with external simulators, Matlab, SystemC and HLA. |
| Platforms | The download page offers client packs for Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux, and says version 7.0.1-1 and later can download the client directly from the EVE-NG server. | The maker’s installation guide lists Linux, macOS 15 and Windows 11 as supported platforms for OMNEST including its IDE. |
| Support | The EULA says EVE-NG LTD provides live chat support at no additional cost, at its discretion and without guaranteeing it. | The maker offers email technical support, access to current versions and updates through support plans, and priority bug fixes and feature requests. |
Plans
OMNEST
- Commercial annual licensePrice not published
- Commercial perpetual licensePrice not published
In their own words
EVE-NG
EVE-NG is a clientless network emulation platform for network, security, and DevOps professionals. It is presented for building virtual proof-of-concept projects, solutions, and training environments for organizations, educators, individuals, and groups. A topology designer supports lab creation, configuration import and export, XML lab files, and picture or map imports. Running nodes can connect through hot links, including to real networks. Listed Professional features include KVM hardware acceleration, Docker and custom Docker support, and up to 1024 nodes per lab. Integrations include RADIUS and Microsoft Active Directory authentication, Docker-integrated Wireshark, and an integrated NAT cloud. Hosting options include Proxmox, VMware platforms, and Google Cloud platform VMs. The free plan allows 7 nodes per instance and 63 per lab, with the Admin role only. EVE-NG Base and RBL are priced on request; RBL supports multiple roles, with added roles priced separately. Community Edition support and end of life ended in June 2026.