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

Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	Score 8.0 out of 10	N/A	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
NetSim	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	NetSim is a tool for simulation of communication networks and is used by scientists, engineers, researchers, educators and students worldwide. NetSim provides a comprehensive development environment supporting the modeling of communication networks and distributed systems. Both behavior and performance of modeled networks can be analyzed by performing packet-level discrete event simulations. The NetSim environment incorporates tools for all phases of a study, including model design, simulation,…	N/A

Pricing

Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

NetSim

Editions & Modules

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	NetSim
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	Yes

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

Course is offered free through Cisco Networking Academy.

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	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	NetSim

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	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	NetSim
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Medium-sized Companies	PRTG Score 8.5 out of 10	PRTG Score 8.5 out of 10
Enterprises	PRTG Score 8.5 out of 10	PRTG Score 8.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	NetSim
Likelihood to Recommend	8.0 (2 ratings)	- (0 ratings)
Usability	9.0 (1 ratings)	- (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)	NetSim
Likelihood to Recommend	Cisco It is well suited for practical knowledge gaining and doing experiment with it. Incentivized NK Naga Dinesh Koneti Python Developer Read full review	Tetcos No answers on this topic
Pros	Cisco Real time data monitoring Packet analysis Network geolocation design Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Tetcos No answers on this topic
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. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Tetcos No answers on this topic
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 Incentivized NK Naga Dinesh Koneti Python Developer Read full review	Tetcos No answers on this topic
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. Incentivized NK Naga Dinesh Koneti Python Developer Read full review	Tetcos No answers on this topic
Return on Investment	Cisco Reduce the cost of expenditures Increase flexibility Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Tetcos No answers on this topic
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