Marionnet vs Netropy Network Emulator
Marionnet
marionnet.orgNetropy Network Emulator
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| Figure | Marionnet | Netropy Network Emulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · Network Simulation Software | 8.6 (#2) | 7.8 (#13) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | LIPN, France | Marina del Rey, California, United States |
| Intended users | Its main goal is teaching computer networks in university laboratories; the project also mentions high schools and network testing or development. | Apposite says it serves enterprises, application developers, military organizations, and telecom carriers, among others. |
| Support | The contact page lists Support at LIPN in France, and the installer page directs bug reports to Launchpad. | Apposite offers telephone and email support during weekday office hours, with a two working hour response commitment for voicemail or email; support requires valid maintenance, warranty, or product licenses. |
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In their own words
Marionnet
Marionnet is desktop software for defining, configuring, and running virtual computer networks without physical equipment. A single GNU/Linux host can emulate Ethernet networks containing computers, routers, hubs, switches, and cables. Networks can be reconfigured while running, their diagrams update dynamically, and a gateway can connect the virtual network to the host network. Guest machines use User Mode Linux, while VDE links them and emulates network equipment. The project says guests provide binary compatibility with user-level GNU/Linux software and can run graphical applications such as Wireshark through the host X server. Marionnet is free software under the GNU General Public License, priced at free, with no warranty stated. Linux installation requires x86 or x86_64, root access, and internet access; Windows and macOS users can use the VirtualBox appliance.
Netropy Network Emulator
Netropy Network Emulator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.