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Head-to-head · Network Simulation Software

EVE-NG vs OMNeT++

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
OMNeT++ #5 in Network Simulation Software 8.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit OMNeT++

EVE-NG leads on 0 checks, OMNeT++ on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

On simulation model, EVE-NG gives you Emulation where OMNeT++ offers Discrete-event. On deployment options, EVE-NG gives you Server where OMNeT++ offers Desktop.

EVE-NG is the better fit for large multivendor browser-based labs. OMNeT++ is the better fit for mature academic and engineering simulation.

  • EVE-NG fits best

    Large multivendor browser-based labs

  • OMNeT++ fits best

    Mature academic and engineering simulation

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Side by side

Feature EVE-NG 9.0/10 Visit ↗ OMNeT++ 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Network Simulation Software #5 in Network Simulation Software
Best for Large multivendor browser-based labs Mature academic and engineering 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
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Live chat, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EVE-NG 3/3 · OMNeT++ 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 Not checked yet
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
  • NED and C++ support hierarchical, modular network modeling
  • Desktop IDE plus graphical and command-line execution
  • Distributed, real-time, emulation and Python automation support
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
  • Commercial use requires a commercial license
  • Commercial licensing is handled through OMNEST
  • The framework is more technical than narrow-purpose simulation tools
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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OMNeT++ is an open-source, modular C++ simulation library and framework for building network simulators. Its discrete-event model supports wired and wireless networks, on-chip networks, queueing networks and other distributed systems.…

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  1. EVE-NGNetwork Simulation Software 9.0Free plan
  2. OMNeT++Network Simulation Software 8.8Free 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

  • OMNeT++ — where it wins

    • NED and C++ support hierarchical, modular network modeling
    • Desktop IDE plus graphical and command-line execution
    • Distributed, real-time, emulation and Python automation support

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial use requires a commercial license
    • Commercial licensing is handled through OMNEST
    • The framework is more technical than narrow-purpose simulation tools
  • EVE-NG9.0/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit EVE-NGFull verdict →
  • OMNeT++8.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A mature, broad network simulation framework for academic and engineering teams.

    Visit OMNeT++Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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