Cisco Modeling Labs vs PNETLab

Cisco Modeling Labs

5.8 #18 in Network Simulation Software

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PNETLab

5.9 #16 in Network Simulation Software

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Cisco Modeling LabsPNETLab
Free planYesYes
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFreeFree
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Web, WindowsLinux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows
Free planYesYes
Hardware-in-the-loopNo—
Deployment optionsserverserver
Automation APIYes—
Simulation model—emulation

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