EVE-NG vs Shadow
EVE-NG
eve-ng.netShadow
shadow.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | EVE-NG | Shadow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · Network Testing Software | 8.2 (#7) | 6.8 (#29) |
| Spec score · Network Simulation Software | 8.1 (#7) | 6.7 (#31) |
| Support | The EULA says EVE-NG LTD provides live chat support at no additional cost, at its discretion and without guaranteeing it. | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for community support and GitHub Issues for bug reports. |
Plans
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.