Cisco Modeling Labs vs EXata Network Modeling

Cisco Modeling Labs

5.8 #18 in Network Simulation Software

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EXata Network Modeling

5.3 #20 in Network Simulation Software

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Cisco Modeling LabsEXata Network Modeling
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFree—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Web, WindowsLinux, Windows
Free planYesNo
Hardware-in-the-loopNoYes
Deployment optionsserverdesktop
Automation APIYes—
Simulation model—hybrid
Real-time emulation—Yes

Both are listed in Best Network Simulation Software. On Inferse, Cisco Modeling Labs scores higher on our published basis.