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Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy) vs. GNS3

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

    Score8 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

    GNS3

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AGNS3 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
    Pricing
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsCourse is offered free through Cisco Networking Academy.GNS3 is a free open source software.
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)GNS3
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    It is well suited for practical knowledge gaining and doing experiment with it.
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    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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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Real time data monitoring
    • Packet analysis
    • Network geolocation design
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    GNS3
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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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    GNS3
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Reduce the cost of expenditures
    • Increase flexibility
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    GNS3
    • Reducing spending on physical equipment
    • Improving the quality of output work
    • Developing the efficiency of the work team
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