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Head-to-head · Network Simulation Software

EVE-NG vs NetSim by Tetcos

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EVE-NG #3 in Network Simulation Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit EVE-NG
NetSim by Tetcos #4 in Network Simulation Software 8.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit NetSim

EVE-NG leads on 1 check, NetSim by Tetcos on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEVE-NG · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth

EVE-NG scores higher on our rubric for network simulation software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

On simulation model, EVE-NG gives you Emulation where NetSim by Tetcos offers Discrete-event. On deployment options, EVE-NG gives you Server where NetSim by Tetcos offers Desktop. EVE-NG leads on documented node limit: 1024 nodes versus 100 nodes.

EVE-NG is the better fit for large multivendor browser-based labs. NetSim by Tetcos is the better fit for research-grade protocol and wireless simulation.

  • EVE-NG fits best

    Large multivendor browser-based labs

  • NetSim by Tetcos fits best

    Research-grade protocol and wireless simulation

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Side by side

Feature EVE-NG 9.0/10 Visit ↗ NetSim by Tetcos 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #3 in Network Simulation Software #4 in Network Simulation Software
Best for Large multivendor browser-based labs Research-grade protocol and wireless simulation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €150/yr Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
Support Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EVE-NG 3/3 · NetSim by Tetcos 3/3
Real-time emulation ✓ ✓
Hardware-in-the-loop ✓ ✓
Automation API ✓ ✓
Specs
Simulation model Emulation Discrete-event
Deployment options Server Desktop
Documented node limit 1024 nodes (best) 100 nodes
Our review
Pros
  • Supports up to 1,024 nodes per lab on paid plans
  • Combines Docker, Wireshark, clustering and link-quality controls
  • Provides multiuser labs, configuration import/export and a REST-style JSON API
  • Models 5G/6G, satellite, NTN, MANET, Wi-Fi, IoT, VANET, and SDN
  • Combines real-time emulation with hardware-in-the-loop integration
  • Supports Python, MATLAB, C source access, traces, dashboards, and batch automation
Cons
  • The Freemium edition is limited to 7 nodes per EVE instance
  • Freemium accounts are admin-only
  • Base pricing starts at €150 per year, billed annually
  • Windows-based deployment limits platform flexibility
  • Paid editions use contact-sales pricing
  • Protocol source access applies to supported editions rather than the whole product
Our verdict

EVE-NG is a clientless network emulation platform for network, security and DevOps professionals. Enterprises, training providers, individuals and collaborators can use it to build virtual proof-of-concept, testing and training…

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NetSim by Tetcos is a Windows-based packet-level, discrete-event network simulator and emulator for research, teaching, commercial industry, and defence work. It is suited to teams studying wired and wireless communication networks,…

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  1. EVE-NGNetwork Simulation Software 9.0Free plan
  2. NetSim by TetcosNetwork Simulation Software 8.9Free plan · pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EVE-NG — where it wins

    • Supports up to 1,024 nodes per lab on paid plans
    • Combines Docker, Wireshark, clustering and link-quality controls
    • Provides multiuser labs, configuration import/export and a REST-style JSON API

    Where it doesn't

    • The Freemium edition is limited to 7 nodes per EVE instance
    • Freemium accounts are admin-only
    • Base pricing starts at €150 per year, billed annually

  • NetSim by Tetcos — where it wins

    • Models 5G/6G, satellite, NTN, MANET, Wi-Fi, IoT, VANET, and SDN
    • Combines real-time emulation with hardware-in-the-loop integration
    • Supports Python, MATLAB, C source access, traces, dashboards, and batch automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-based deployment limits platform flexibility
    • Paid editions use contact-sales pricing
    • Protocol source access applies to supported editions rather than the whole product
  • EVE-NG9.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad emulation platform for large, collaborative multivendor network labs.

    Visit EVE-NGFull verdict →
  • NetSim by Tetcos8.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A research-focused simulator for detailed wired, wireless, and emulated network studies.

    Visit NetSimFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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