Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy) vs. Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)
Score 8.1 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
Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Score 6.0 out of 10
N/A
Riverbed Modeler provided a comprehensive development environment to model and analyze communication networks and distributed systems. The application has been sunsetted, and is no longer available.N/A
Pricing
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsCourse is offered free through Cisco Networking Academy.
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Community Pulse
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Best Alternatives
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.6 out of 10
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.6 out of 10
Enterprises
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.6 out of 10
PRTG
PRTG
Score 8.6 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
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User Testimonials
Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)Riverbed Modeler (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
It is well suited for practical knowledge gaining and doing experiment with it.
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Discontinued Products
Riverbed Modeler is well suited for wireless, wired, ZigBee, and Cisco networks. All these scenarios are efficiently designed and simulated using Riverbed Modeler, as all the devices are available in its object pallet, so we just need to drag and drop for the best scenario design in the given dimensions. The simulation results are around 95% accurate. However, it is not suited for data security, as data encryption algorithms are not available in Riverbed Modeler.
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Pros
Cisco
  • Real time data monitoring
  • Packet analysis
  • Network geolocation design
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Discontinued Products
  • Allows the USE of C++ In Routing protocol of individual switch nodes
  • Easy to use, Easy to setup a working network model, allows to even have computers and all sorts of peripherals like IP Printers etc
  • You can stress test your network simulation, absolutely fantastic tool, bridges Monte Carlo with visual representations of the network in question
  • Great Customer Support
  • Good training articles available online, used as a staple in university setting.
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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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Discontinued Products
  • Riverbed Modeler needs to improve the scenarios of LAN MAN WAN, as the available scenarios under all of these follow a simple area structure that's not connected to the ISP when it comes to simulation. This generates dummy traffic.
  • Riverbed Modeler also needs to work on the selection of result sets so that, as with most designed networks, we can select any result parameter to show. All the parameters are displayed, whether they are relevant or not. It needs to display only relevant result parameters to select.
  • The back-end TCP/IP model needs more clarity to expose the structure to some changes.
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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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Discontinued Products
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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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Discontinued Products
The only thing comparable to OPNET is Packet Tracer, which is basic and very limited. Packet Tracer in terms of tool comparison between the two is like OPNET's stone-age relative.
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Reduce the cost of expenditures
  • Increase flexibility
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Discontinued Products
  • It comes with a costly paid license, but simulating the network before actual deployment saves a lot of costs, in case after deployment we feel performance is not good and we need to change. This would waste a lot of money, but Riverbed saves this money.
  • Its OPNET GURU academic edition is available free of cost, but with limited functionality, which is good for students in maximum case. This will degrade our sale of Riverbed Modeler.
  • A one-time investment in Modeler saves a lot of cost regarding networks, topology, designing, and provides a lifetime license with updates.
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