GNS3 vs. Packet Tracer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GNS3
Score 9.5 out of 10
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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
Packet Tracer
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Packet Tracer is a network modeling and simulation tool allowing the user to build model networks, useful for when the available hardware is expensive. Packet Tracer can be used in training courses and education, or for modeling various scenarios.N/A
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GNS3Packet Tracer
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsGNS3 is a free open source software.—
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PRTG
Score 8.6 out of 10
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Score 8.6 out of 10
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PRTG
Score 8.6 out of 10
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Score 8.6 out of 10
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GNS3Packet Tracer
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User Testimonials
GNS3Packet Tracer
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Cisco
Very suitable for educational purposes or for training new employees on a virtual system. It is also very suitable for making initial designs for networks and presenting them to clients before starting implementation. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for network testing and penetration testing. Also, it is not possible to add Firewall devices from other companies.
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Pros
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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Cisco
  • It contains most of Cisco's products in one place without the need to use a third party
  • You can design and implement a complete network with all settings and export the configuration file
  • Track and monitor connection status and data traffic
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Cons
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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Cisco
  • Improve editing tools for writing on the workspace
  • Add tools to help integrate with network analysis programs
  • Add features to enable the program to access the Internet
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Return on Investment
GNS3
  • Reducing spending on physical equipment
  • Improving the quality of output work
  • Developing the efficiency of the work team
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Cisco
  • Improving group skills through practical applications
  • Solve some problems related to network design
  • The task can be solved at home, you don't have to be in the toffice
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