Eve-NG vs Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile

Struggling to choose between Eve-NG and Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Eve-NG is a Network & Admin solution with tags like emulation, network, testing, virtualization.

It boasts features such as Emulation of real networks with virtual routers and switches, Supports many vendor platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc, Allows design of complex network topologies, Provides access to virtual device consoles, Integrates with other tools like Wireshark for packet capture and pros including Lower cost than physical lab equipment, Allows testing of configurations without impacting production network, Easily create complex network scenarios, Great for learning networking concepts.

On the other hand, Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is a Network & Admin product tagged with networking, simulation, cisco, mobile.

Its standout features include Network simulation tool for mobile devices, Allows users to create simulated networks with devices like routers, switches, hosts and links, Supports various network protocols like TCP/IP, HDLC, ISL, 802.1q, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, NAT, Allows configuration of device properties and testing network behavior, Visual topology builder with drag and drop interface, Supports Wireshark-like packet capture and analysis, Integrated testing tools like ping and traceroute, and it shines with pros like Mobile version of popular Cisco Packet Tracer network simulator, Allows learning and practicing networking concepts on the go, Free and easy to use, Visual network builder is intuitive, Good range of supported protocols and devices, Useful tools for network testing and troubleshooting.

Feature	Eve-NG	Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Eve-NG

Description: Eve-NG is an open-source network emulator that allows users to build virtual networks and test configurations on virtual routers and switches. It provides a graphical interface for designing topologies and configuring virtual devices.

Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile

Description: Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is a network simulation app for mobile devices that allows users to create simulated networks by adding and configuring devices like routers, switches, hosts and links on a mobile screen. It can be used to experiment with network behavior and test configurations.

Key Features Comparison

Eve-NG Features

• Emulation of real networks with virtual routers and switches
• Supports many vendor platforms like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc
• Allows design of complex network topologies
• Provides access to virtual device consoles
• Integrates with other tools like Wireshark for packet capture

Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile Features

• Network simulation tool for mobile devices
• Allows users to create simulated networks with devices like routers, switches, hosts and links
• Supports various network protocols like TCP/IP, HDLC, ISL, 802.1q, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, NAT
• Allows configuration of device properties and testing network behavior
• Visual topology builder with drag and drop interface
• Supports Wireshark-like packet capture and analysis
• Integrated testing tools like ping and traceroute

Pros & Cons Analysis

Eve-NG

Pros

• Lower cost than physical lab equipment
• Allows testing of configurations without impacting production network
• Easily create complex network scenarios
• Great for learning networking concepts

Cons

• Does not perfectly emulate all features of physical hardware
• Performance limited by host hardware resources
• Initial setup can be complex for large topologies

Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile

Pros

• Mobile version of popular Cisco Packet Tracer network simulator
• Allows learning and practicing networking concepts on the go
• Free and easy to use
• Visual network builder is intuitive
• Good range of supported protocols and devices
• Useful tools for network testing and troubleshooting

Cons

• Limited device and topology size compared to desktop version
• Missing some advanced features of desktop version
• Smaller mobile screen makes complex topologies harder to manage
• Limited customization options
• Cannot integrate with physical equipment

Pricing Comparison

Eve-NG

• Free
• Open Source

Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile

• Free