Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy) vs. GNS3

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
Score 8.2 out of 10
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This Introductory course is extremely helpful for anyone who plans to take one of the Networking Academy courses which utilizes the powerful simulation tool.N/A
GNS3
Score 9.9 out of 10
N/A
GNS3 is an open source software which visualizes, plans, tests and troubleshoost network environments across any vendor platform at scale - without the need to directly interact with the network hardware.N/A
Pricing
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsCourse is offered free through Cisco Networking Academy.GNS3 is a free open source software.
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Community Pulse
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
Best Alternatives
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.7 out of 10
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.7 out of 10
Enterprises
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.7 out of 10
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
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User Testimonials
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
It is well suited for practical knowledge gaining and doing experiment with it.
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GNS3
If you want to design a network that contains devices from different vendors and you want to implement and monitor this network and make sure of the stability of this network before actually implementing it physically, then this is the right program. It allows you to design a complete network with different components and from different vendors with the possibility of integrating various devices and also linking them with network monitoring programs.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Real time data monitoring
  • Packet analysis
  • Network geolocation design
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GNS3
  • The possibility of applying integrated labs that simulate reality by more than 90%.
  • It enables the addition of different network devices from all vendors with the possibility of integration between them.
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Cons
Cisco
  • CLI, It would be great if we can use multiple tapes in a single window.
  • It is limited to Cisco products only, there is no integration with other companies.
  • Improve UI customisation and writing settings.
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GNS3
  • In my opinion, the program consumes a lot of device resources, especially when using the iOS version.
  • The program does not contain network devices, so you need to search for the network devices that you need and add them manually.
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Usability
Cisco
It is helpful for learning networking and easy to understand. UI was user friendly and can help the people to learn. UI can have more chance for the upgradation
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GNS3
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
In the comparison with the Cisco Packet Tracer there is no much applications existing. But the UI and application was not up to the mark.
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GNS3
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Reduce the cost of expenditures
  • Increase flexibility
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GNS3
  • Reducing spending on physical equipment
  • Improving the quality of output work
  • Developing the efficiency of the work team
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