NetSim vs Eve-NG

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

NetSim is a Network & Admin solution with tags like networking, simulation, testing, education.

It boasts features such as Graphical network design interface, Supports various network topologies, Models different network devices like routers, switches, etc, Simulates various network protocols, Allows packet tracing, Provides performance metrics and statistics, Supports wireless networks and mobility, Integrated with MATLAB for data analysis and pros including Allows testing networks without physical hardware, Saves cost compared to physical testbeds, Easy to prototype and experiment, Visualize network behavior, Identify bottlenecks and issues.

On the other hand, Eve-NG is a Network & Admin product tagged with emulation, network, testing, virtualization.

Its standout features include 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 it shines with pros like Lower cost than physical lab equipment, Allows testing of configurations without impacting production network, Easily create complex network scenarios, Great for learning networking concepts.

Feature	NetSim	Eve-NG
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

NetSim

Description: NetSim is a network simulation software that allows users to design, build, and test virtual computer networks. It provides a sandbox environment to prototype and test network configurations without physical hardware.

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.

Key Features Comparison

NetSim Features

• Graphical network design interface
• Supports various network topologies
• Models different network devices like routers, switches, etc
• Simulates various network protocols
• Allows packet tracing
• Provides performance metrics and statistics
• Supports wireless networks and mobility
• Integrated with MATLAB for data analysis

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

Pros & Cons Analysis

NetSim

Pros

• Allows testing networks without physical hardware
• Saves cost compared to physical testbeds
• Easy to prototype and experiment
• Visualize network behavior
• Identify bottlenecks and issues

Cons

• Does not perfectly emulate real networks
• Limited scalability compared to physical networks
• Requires learning curve to use effectively

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

Pricing Comparison

NetSim

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based

Eve-NG

• Free
• Open Source