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

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AThis 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

    SecureCRT

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ASecureCRT provides secure remote access, file transfer, and data tunneling for everyone in your organizatiom.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)SecureCRT
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)SecureCRT
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    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.Contact vendor for pricing/licensing information
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)SecureCRT
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.7
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)SecureCRT
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    It is well suited for practical knowledge gaining and doing experiment with it.
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    VanDyke Software
    SecureCRT is well-suited for anyone who maintains and operates a large number of devices or needs access to many systems. It makes connecting to these systems easy, rather than having to find or remember node names, IP addresses, login credentials, etc. This applies even to smaller device counts, as it just keeps the organization and connections simple to access.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Real time data monitoring
    • Packet analysis
    • Network geolocation design
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    VanDyke Software
    • Multiple sessions at same time
    • support for SSH and Telnet
    • creating folders and organizing your infrastructure devices.
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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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    VanDyke Software
    • Licensing price need to be checked again
    • changes UI for modern look and feel
    • adding more scripts options
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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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    VanDyke Software
    it is best for network management but it have some improvement expected
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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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    VanDyke Software
    SecureCRT can be configured for more than just remote desktop connections. I store RDP sessions, CLI interfaces, and FTP connections in the application.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Reduce the cost of expenditures
    • Increase flexibility
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    VanDyke Software
    • Quickly connects to systems, especially in emergencies.
    • Spend less time maintaining spreadsheets and getting them opened, finding the device, and then copying the information over to access the system.
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