Containerlab vs EVE-NG
| Containerlab | EVE-NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Simulation model | — | emulation |
| Real-time emulation | — | Yes |
| Hardware-in-the-loop | — | Yes |
| Deployment options | — | server |
| Documented node limit | — | 1,024 nodes |
| Automation API | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Network Simulation Software. On Inferse, Containerlab scores higher on our published basis.